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Tex-Mex Grilled Fajita Skillet Feast

Find the best Tex-Mex Grilled Fajita Skillet Feast recipe, perfect for a copycat version of your favorite restaurant's dish!

πŸ•’ Prep - 10 min, Cook - 15 min, Total - 25 min
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Shellfish (shrimp)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 large bell peppers (any color) 2. 1 large onion 3. 8 oz chicken breast 4. 8 oz shrimp 5. 1 tbsp chili powder 6. 1 tsp garlic powder 7. 1 tsp onion powder 8. 1 tsp smoked paprika 9. Salt and pepper, to taste 10. 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or avocado) 11. 4 oz shredded cheese blend 12. 1 cup cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Slice bell peppers and onion into strips. Cut chicken breast into thin slices.
  2. Season chicken and shrimp with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  4. Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add chicken and shrimp, cooking until they're no longer pink, about 4 6 minutes.
  6. Top with cheese and let it melt for 2 minutes.
  7. Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The secret is in the seasoning - a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika creates a rich, smoky flavor.

Notes

Feel free to add more veggies or change up the protein for variety.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by Texas-style outdoor cookouts and Tex-Mex cuisine.