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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

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 FAJITA CHICKEN



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A bright, citrusy fajita chicken recipe perfect for family dinners or big get-togethers!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh lime juice
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Adolph's meat tenderizer
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, grated with a microplane or
2 to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast

Steps:

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large container with a lid. Add the chicken, turning once to ensure the chicken is coated. Preferably, use a container that will completely submerge the chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Do not marinate more than 12 hours or the acid in the marinade will begin to affect the texture of the chicken.
  • To cook, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through. Slice and serve.

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

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