Best Southwest Chicken Fajitas Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA WRAPS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together corn, tomato, red pepper and salt; set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with cumin. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bell pepper is crisp-tender.
• To assemble each wrap, spoon 3/4 cup chicken mixture down center of warm tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup corn mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold 2 sides of tortilla toward center; secure with toothpick. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA MASON JAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Add the chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and onions to a large baking sheet. Drizzle the oil and seasoning blend over the mixture and stir to coat. Bake uncovered until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• To assemble, split the fajita mixture, sweet potatoes and greens in that order among four mason jars. These jars will keep for 3 to 5 days. Place the avocado, cheese, cilantro, lime juice and sour cream if using on top of the greens the morning of.

BEST SOUTHWEST CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place olive oil and vinegar in bowl or casserole dish. wire whisk until blended. Add remaining spices. Blend. Place chicken breast in marinade and cover. put in refrigerator for several hours or overnight [for best flavor]
• Remove about a cup of marinade from dish before grilling and set aside. You will use 1/2 of this for onions and 1/2 for chicken. Slice up 4 onions into quarters then slices DO NOT dice and place in frying pan with 1/2 cup of marinade mixture. cook until tender and almost clear and brown.
• Place chicken on grill and drizzle by tablespoons 1/2 of the marinade mixture. Grill until firm and cooked thoroughly. take off grill and carefully slice lengthwise into strips and serve warm with tortillas, onions, lettace, salsa and whatever else you like with your fajitas

CONTEST-WINNING CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; divide the mixture between two large resealable plastic bags. Add chicken to one and vegetables to the other; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours, turning bags occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade from chicken and vegetables. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken for 6-7 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet. Saute vegetables for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Spoon chicken and vegetables onto tortillas; fold in sides. Serve immediately.

KELLY'S CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Put cut up chicken, peppers and onion in large bowl or ziploc baggie.
• Mix up marinade in medium bowl, and pour over chicken mixture, tossing/mixing to coat all thoroughly.
• Marinate in fridge for 4-6 hours.
• Drain off excess marinade.
• In one (or more) medium-hot frying pans, add a little olive oil, then add chicken mixture.
• Stir-fry til chicken is done.
• Should take only about 8-12 minutes depending on how big you cut your chicken strips.
• Warm flour tortillas in microwave (about 30 seconds on high, 3-4 at a time) or in oven wrapped in foil.
• **Serve with sour cream, guacamole, picante sauce, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce and shredded cheese.
• ***Tossed salad, spicy cornbread, spanish or mexican rice, refried beans/dip, chips, etc., are nice accompaniments.
• ****This recipe can easily be halved.

FIRED UP SOUTHWEST FAJITAS

Steps:

• Mix Marinade Mix, oil, lime juice and water in small bowl. Pierce meat with fork. Place meat and vegetables in separate large resealable plastic bags or glass dishes. Add 2 tablespoons of the marinade to vegetables. Add remaining marinade to meat; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• For steak, broil or grill over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until desired doneness. For chicken, broil or grill over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Place vegetables in heated skillet or grill pan. Sauté vegetables over medium-high heat until tender.
• Cut meat across the grain into thin slices. Spoon meat and vegetables into warm tortillas. Serve with assorted toppings, if desired.