Chicken Fajita Melts Recipes

CHICKEN FAJITA MELTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sliced onions and red peppers, and cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomato juice and taco seasoning, and mix well. Cook mixture until the juice has thickened and the chicken is well coated with sauce, about an additional 7 minutes.
• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of salsa over each slice of French bread. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture on top of the salsa topped bread. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Place sandwiches under the preheated broiler and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.

CHICKEN FAJITA MELTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet until shimmering. Add the chicken and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions an peppers and saute until vegetables are tender, about another 5 minutes.
• Add tomato juice and taco seasoning; stir well. Simmer until very thick and chicken is well-coated with sauce, stirring often to prevent burning, about 7 minutes.
• Preheat broiler and place a rack about 6" from heat.
• Spread 2 tbsp salsa on each slice of bread. Divide the chicken mixture evenly amongst the slices of bread. Top each piece with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Finish each sandwich with a few drops of lime juice before serving.

QUICK AND EASY LEFTOVER CHICKEN FAJITA MELTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the bread open lengthwise so you have two long pieces.
• Season the chicken breasts with the fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning) and grill on both sides until cooked through.
• Let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips. (If you are using pre-cooked chicken strips, just warm them up. You don't even need to season them with fajita seasoning if you don't want to)
• Saute the peppers and onions with some fajita seasoning for about 3-5 minutes, or until the water has cooked off.
• To assemble, spread the salsa on the bottom of the bread.
• Add the grilled chicken slices, then the sauteed peppers and onion, then the cheese slice.
• Microwave or put under the broiler to melt the cheese.
• Cut bread into slices and serve.

CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• 1. Put the cilantro, lime juice, broth, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, honey, and salt in a blender, puree until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons; do not wash out the blender.
• Put chicken breasts in a medium bowl and the peppers and onions in another. Divide the remaining cilantro puree evenly between the chicken and the peppers and onions. Toss well to coat the chicken and vegetables and let stand, at room temperature, for 30 minutes.
• 2. Add the avocado, 1/2 cup water, and the reserved 2 tablespoons cilantro sauce to the blender. Puree until smooth and season with salt. Set aside.
• 3. Heat the oil in a small skillet set over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin and coriander and continue to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour the spices over the yogurt and set aside for the flavors to blend. Stir before serving.
• 4. Preheat a grill for medium-high/direct heat cooking. Oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken and vegetables, turning, until the vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 5 to 8 minutes for the vegetables and 12 to 15 minutes for the chicken. Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Place the tortillas on the grill until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
• 5. To assemble the fajitas: slice the onions and peppers into thin strips and then slice the chicken. Place some peppers, onions, chicken and cilantro in a tortilla topped with the spiced yogurt and the avocado sauce.

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

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.

YUMMY CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, lime juice, 1 tablespoon oil, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, salt if desired, oregano and cumin; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 4 hours., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Lightly brush vegetables with remaining canola oil. Grill vegetables and chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the grill for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°, Meanwhile, warm tortillas according to package directions. Quickly slice chicken and peppers into strips and separate onion slices into rings. Spoon chicken and vegetables down the center of tortillas; fold in sides. Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and/or cheese if desired.

CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large fry pan.
• Slice the onion and cut into 4 quarters, separate and place in pan with butter.
• Cut your peppers about the same size as the onions and add to the pan. Stir in the 2 teaspoon taco season and 1/4 cup chicken broth or water.
• Simmer on low covered until onions and peppers start to soften. Stir when needed.
• Shredded meat from 1/2 of the rotisserie chicken, 1 breast, 1 leg and 1 thigh meat and add to the onions and peppers. Add remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth or water, and 1/4 cup tones taco season. Stirring mixture and cook uncovered on medium until the sauce thickens.
• Serve on soft shelled tacos with sour cream, salsa and cheese.
• Use your leftovers from this on a nice bed of lettuce for a Fajitas salad.
• Warm up the chicken meat, serve over cold lettuce with cheese and thousand island dressing. YUMMY.