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dennys chicken fajita breakfast skillet

Chicken Fajita Breakfast Skillet Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add the thawed hash browns in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp. Push to the edges.
  4. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion to the center of the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender, then stir together with the potatoes.
  5. Make 4 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each one. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes for runny yolks or 5 to 6 minutes for set yolks.
  6. Slice the rested chicken and lay it over the top. Add the salsa around the edges, swirl the sour cream in the center, and scatter the cilantro over everything. Serve immediately.

Notes

The eggs are the most time-sensitive part of this dish, so have everything else ready before you crack them in. If you're feeding people who prefer different yolk doneness, crack the eggs in stages with about a minute between each one. The chicken can be seasoned and refrigerated overnight, which makes morning assembly genuinely fast.