Best Southwest Chicken Fajitas Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA WRAPS

Southwestern Chicken Fajita Wraps image

Make Mexican restaurant fare at home in about 30 minutes. Olé!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch), heated as directed on package
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

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

Ingredients

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

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