Pepper Jack Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 5

Pepper Jack Skillet Chicken Fajitas recipe with Southwest-style sauce

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 chicken breast , cut into strips
	1 large green pepper , cut into strips
	1 large onion , sliced
	1 can Campbell southwest-style pepper jack soup
	8 tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

380

Sugar

Fat

17g

Pepper Jack Skillet Chicken Fajitas are a perfect weeknight meal that is quick and easy to make. The dish consists of chicken breast strips, sliced onions, green peppers and Southwest-style sauce made with Campbell's pepper jack soup, cooked in a skillet until heated through and served with warm tortillas. The peppers and onions add a nice crunch that complements the juicy chicken strips. This meal is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or even as a party snack.

Instructions

1.	Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat.
2.	Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3.	Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4.	Add another tbsp of oil to the skillet and add the sliced onion and green pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
5.	Add the Campbell southwest-style pepper jack soup and stir well to combine everything. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
6.	Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
7.	Serve with tortillas.

PROS

Easy and quick to make fajitas with just a few ingredients.
The Southwest-style sauce provides a unique and delicious taste to the dish.

CONS

The dish is quite high in sodium due to the use of canned soup.
Also, the lack of vegetables in the dish may lead to missed nutrient intake if this is the only source of vegetables for the day.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and can help to build and repair muscles. They also contain essential minerals such as phosphorus and selenium which can help the body to produce energy and fight oxidative stress. Green peppers are low in calories and rich in vitamin C and antioxidants which can help to improve the immune system and overall health.