Dinner for 6

Skillet Chicken Fajitas with bell peppers

Name: Skillet Chicken Fajitas with bell peppers
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breast; 3 bell peppers; 1 yellow or red onion; 4 tsp mild chili powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 limes

$9.30for 437 minServes 6

Spiced chicken, peppers, and onion cook in a hot skillet before finishing with fresh lime juice.

Skillet Chicken Fajitas with bell peppers

Photo: hummusapien.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	1.15 lb	$2.80Typical price
	Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical	1 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.96

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

37 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.33 per serving$9.30 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb chicken breast
3 bell peppers
1 yellow or red onion
4 tsp mild chili powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 limes

Steps

Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into thin strips.
Mix the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and pepper.
Toss the chicken and vegetables with the spice mixture and olive oil.
Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the peppers and onion, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and the chicken reaches 165 F.
Squeeze the lime juice over the fajita mixture before serving.

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