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These Creamy Chicken Fajitas are a fun twist on the classic recipe. Tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions are cooked in a creamy fajita sauce and finished with melted mozzarella for an easy one-pan dinner the whole family will love. It’s packed with flavor, comes together quickly, and is perfect served with tortillas, rice, or all on its own.
As a certified nutrition coach and mom of five, fajitas are one of my favorite meals to make when I need something easy, filling, and customizable. Everyone can build their own plate with their favorite toppings, which makes dinnertime a lot easier. Plus, they’re packed with lean protein and vegetables, making them a balanced meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
I wanted to make a creamy version of chicken fajitas because my kids like it with spaghetti so I figured why not. For a more simple and tradition chicken fajitas you may want to checkout my sheet pan chicken fajitas or my crockpot chicken fajitas.
Recipe Overview
Key Ingredients
Below are the key ingredients needed to make this dish. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts provide a lean source of protein and cook quickly when sliced into strips.
- Cornstarch: A small amount of cornstarch helps the chicken develop a light golden coating and also helps thicken the sauce.
- Fajita Seasoning: The fajita seasoning gives the chicken and vegetables their signature smoky, savory flavor.
- Bell Peppers: A variety of colorful bell peppers adds sweetness, texture, and color to the dish.
- Onion: Sliced onions become tender as they cook and add classic fajita flavor.
- Chicken Broth: Chicken broth helps create the creamy sauce while adding extra flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Cream cheese creates a rich, creamy texture and helps bring the sauce together.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella melts beautifully over the fajita mixture and adds a delicious cheesy finish.
- Fresh Cilantro and Lime: Fresh cilantro and lime juice brighten the rich flavors and add freshness to every bite.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overcooking the Chicken: Chicken strips cook quickly, so avoid leaving them in the pan too long.
- Adding Cold Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to soften slightly before adding it to help it melt smoothly.
- Overcooking the Peppers: The peppers should still have a slight bite for the best texture.
- Skipping the Lime: Fresh lime juice adds brightness and balances the richness of the creamy sauce.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Fajita
- Season the chicken: First, slice the chicken breasts into one and a half-inch strips. Next, coat the chicken strips with the cornstarch, then be sure to evenly coat them with half of the fajita seasoning. After that, sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables: Next, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, place the seasoned chicken strips into the oil and cook on both sides until golden. Next, add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet along with the sliced onions, then add the remainder of the fajita seasoning. Stir until combined.
- Simmer the peppers: Next, add the chicken broth into the pan with the rest of the ingredients and reduce to simmer. Simmer on low and cover the pan to cook the bell peppers for a few minutes.
- Add cheese: Finally, add cream cheese to the hot broth along with the shredded mozarella cheese. Meanwhile, cook everything over low heat until the cheese has melted and is a gooey texture.
- Garnish and serve: Lastly, remove the creamy chicken fajitas skillet from the heat and top with fresh cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy warm!
Variations
- Use Chicken Thighs: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juicy chicken.
- Add More Heat: Add diced jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce for a spicier version.
- Make It Low Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy it as a skillet meal without tortillas.
- Add More Vegetables: Mushrooms, zucchini, or poblano peppers are great additions.
- Try Different Cheese: Monterey Jack, pepper jack, cheddar, or a Mexican cheese blend all work well.
Common Questions
Some delicious chicken fajita toppings include sour cream, sliced avocado, guacamole, fresh salsa, shredded cheese, extra onions, etc.
A variety of things can be used in place of peppers such as mushrooms, sliced zucchini, carrots, beans, onions, and more.
You can freeze it, but the texture of the cream cheese sauce may change slightly after thawing.
Yes. It’s delicious served over rice, cauliflower rice, or on its own as a low-carb meal.
Yes. The chicken and vegetables can be prepped in advance and stored separately until ready to cook.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
What To Serve With Chicken Fajita
This recipe is delicious served with:
- Warm flour tortillas
- Corn tortillas
- Cilantro lime rice
- Mexican rice
- Cauliflower rice
- Black beans
- Refried beans
- Avocado slices
- Guacamole
- Mexican Street Corn salad
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Creamy Chicken Fajitas (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, divided
- salt, season to taste
- pepper, season to taste
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 bell peppers, various colors; cut into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Sprinkle 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, half of the 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning and salt and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown; stirring occasionally.
- Add in the 3 bell peppers, 1 medium onion and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
- Stir in the 1 cup chicken broth and reduce the heat to a low. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the peppers just begin to soften.
- Stir in the 4 ounces cream cheese. Sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella and continue to cook over low heat until melty.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro and serve with 1 lime wedges.
Notes
- Slice the chicken into evenly sized strips for even cooking.
- Soften the cream cheese before adding it to the skillet for a smoother sauce.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the fajita seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers are great in wraps, rice bowls, quesadillas, or salads.
- For extra cheesy fajitas, add additional mozzarella before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this tonight and it was SO good!! This is definitely going into my favorite recipe rotation. I doubled the recipe, because I wanted leftovers and now I am so glad I did.
Yay. So glad