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EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE



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Chicken Fajitas are the perfect one-pan meal. The chicken is juicy, flavorful and is loaded with a ton of colorful veggies. The best part is that you can have it ready in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb boneless chicken breast
1 lime
1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 large yellow onion

Steps:

  • Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and chili powder together in a bowl, set aside.
  • Cut chicken into strips. Coat the chicken with the seasoning.
  • Preheat your skillet with oil to medium high. Add the chicken and cook until it's fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Julienne bell peppers and cut onions into half rings. Add 1 tbsp of oil and cook all the veggies until they are slightly golden.
  • Add chicken back to the pan. Toss everything together. Drizzle lime juice over chicken and vegetables. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1076 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS



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This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table

Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large chicken breasts, finely sliced
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground coriander
pinch of ground cumin
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
1 lime, juiced
4-5 drops Tabasco
6 medium tortillas
bag mixed salad
230g tub fresh salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
  • Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
  • Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
  • Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
  • To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
  • Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium

BUSY MOM'S CHICKEN FAJITAS



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"Staying at home with a 9-month-old makes preparing dinner a challenge, but a slow cooker provides an easy way to make a low-fat meal," says Sarah Newman of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. "The tender meat in these fajitas is a hit, and the veggies and beans provide a dose of fiber!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred and return to slow cooker; heat through. , Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. If desired, top with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MOM'S CHICKEN FAJITAS



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My mom has been making these fajitas all my life and they are delicious! Even my sister-in-law, who is in culinary school, swears they are the best she has ever had!

Provided by RACH1428

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 beef bouillon cubes, dissolved
2 fresh jalapenos, chopped
2 large onions, sliced in rings (2 cups)
3 tablespoons apple juice or 3 tablespoons cider
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced into strips
sliced green pepper
sliced red pepper
cilantro, chopped
6 flour tortillas
lettuce, chopped
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Heat fajitas sauce mixture. When simmering, add chicken breasts.
  • After chicken is coked, add marinated onion, green and red peppers, and chopped cilantro.
  • Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Serve with tortillas, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, or whatever else you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.6, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 127.8, Sodium 2579.3, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 38.5

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Add fun to a kids' party and cut down on prep time with fajitas the little ones can build themselves. Serve with guacamole alongside the chicken and peppers

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 flour tortillas
300g soured cream
6 chicken breasts
4 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 limes , juiced
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground cumin
small pack coriander , finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion , cut into thin wedges
2 red and 2 yellow peppers , cut into thin strips
200g cherry tomatoes , halved

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then cut them into thin strips. Put them in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and rub into the chicken with your hands.
  • Heat the oil for the pepper mix in a large frying pan and fry the onion wedges for 6 mins or until softened. Turn the heat up high so the wedges char slightly at the edges, season well and, using a slotted spoon, lift them onto a baking tray and keep warm.
  • Add the peppers in batches, cook them the same way, then transfer to the baking tray with the onions. Cook the tomatoes in the same way and add them to the peppers.
  • Heat a griddle pan or use the same frying pan and cook the chicken in batches over a high heat - allow them to catch a little on the edges but don't overcook them. Add them to the baking tray to keep warm.
  • Heat the tortillas on the griddle, then wrap in foil and keep warm in the oven, or heat in the microwave following pack instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

MOM'S FAJITAS



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Make and share this Mom's Fajitas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheDeadlyBishop

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless chicken breasts
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 minced garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken breasts and mix remaining ingredients for marinade.
  • Marinade for at least one hour.
  • Cut up peppers and onions and saute in olive oil.
  • Grill Chicken and cut up
  • Combine chicken with peppers and onions add reserve marinade and bring to a boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 361.8, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 23.4

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