Chicken Fajita Tacos Recipes

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THE BEST CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS



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The BEST Chicken Fajita Tacos that are easy to make, savory, and SO delicious! Chicken strips cooked to perfection in the best fajita seasoning with salsa, fajita veggies that are tender and so delicious, corn tortillas and a cream sauce that brings it all together. This recipe is one of my favorite quick healthy meals for dinner that can be made in 30 minutes or less!

Provided by Christine McMichael

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas
2 Tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium chicken breasts, sliced into strips
2 Tablespoon salsa (divided)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 medium bell peppers, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for topping)
1/2 medium lime, quartered (optional)
3 Tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt (or sour cream)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-2 Tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat the tortillas up in a pan or directly over the stove and set aside.
  • Mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
  • Heat up 1 Tablespoon of the avocado oil in a skillet or pan.
  • Place the chicken in the pan along with 1/2 of the seasoning mix and 1 Tablespoon of the salsa.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and stirring as needed until fully cooked.
  • Set the chicken aside.
  • Add the remaining oil along with the garlic and sliced onion to the pan, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the sliced bell peppers, remaining seasoning mix, and remaining salsa.
  • Continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the chicken back in and stir until evenly warm.
  • Remove from heat and fill each tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture.
  • Mix the cream sauce together (optional).
  • Top each chicken fajita taco with cream sauce, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, ServingSize 2 Tacos, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1103 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas, sour cream

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded chicken
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ white onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 corn tortillas
sour cream, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Toss in the onions, bell peppers, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, and sauté until the onions and peppers have softened.
  • Add in the shredded chicken and toss until everything in the pan is evenly coated and warmed through.
  • Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl .
  • Toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with a drizzle of sour cream, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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

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