THE BEST CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS
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
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
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
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
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
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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