3-Step Chicken Fajitas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 13
3-Step Chicken Fajitas - Quick and easy to make dinner recipe
in Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 teaspoons cooking oil ( any type )
1 bag frozen peppers and onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 flour tortillas
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese , shredded
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
417
Sugar
4g
Fat
17g
Chicken fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that are typically made with seasoned strips of chicken, onions, and bell peppers served with warm tortillas and toppings of choice. This quick and easy 3-step chicken fajitas recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Packed with flavorful chicken and a combination of sizzling vegetables, the recipe is filling and satisfying. The different toppings allow you to customize it to your liking and make it a fun family dinner option.

Instructions

1.Heat 2 teaspoons of the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the frozen peppers and onions to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
3.Remove the onions and peppers from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of cooking oil to the skillet and add the chicken strips. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4.Stir in the lime juice and return the peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute.
5.Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on flour tortillas and top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The flavor of the fajita seasoning combined with the lime juice creates a delicious and flavorful chicken and vegetable mixture.

Customizable toppings make this dish fun for the whole family.

CONS

Frozen vegetables may not be as nutritious as fresh vegetables and can contain added sodium or preservatives.

Flour tortillas used in the recipe may not be the healthiest option although using whole-wheat or corn tortillas instead can make it more nutritious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe packs tons of protein from the chicken and vegetables, making it a great option for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.
Using chicken breast instead of dark meat reduces the overall fat content of the dish.

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