Leftover Chicken Fajita Meat Recipes

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LEFTOVER CHICKEN OR BEEF FAJITAS WITH FRESH GUACAMOLE



Leftover Chicken or Beef Fajitas With Fresh Guacamole image

I used leftover Recipe #226934 in this. If your leftover chicken meat isn't very Mexican tasting, you might want to rub it with some cumin powder & chile powder first, or even some Mexican seasoning.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Peppers

Time 22m

Yield 8 fajitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
3 (4 ounce) leftover cooked boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 12 ounces leftover cooked beef, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2-1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 -8 flour tortillas
1 Hass avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes or 1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon garlic clove, minced
1/2 lime, juice of (will prevent discoloration) (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, corn syrup, hot sauce, and pepper. Add leftover meat strips, bell peppers and onion and toss to coat.
  • Set a large greased stove-top grill pan over medium-medium high heat.
  • Grill meats and veggies 5 to 7 minutes, drizzling any remaining juices over the top, until vegetables are cooked to your liking and meat is heated through.
  • Transfer mixture to a serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, warm tortillas in the microwave or according to package directions.
  • To make the guacamole, in a zip-top bag or medium bowl, mash avocado lightly.
  • Then add tomato, garlic, lime juice and cilantro and combine.
  • Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve fajitas with guacamole, some sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 984.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 24.2

QUICK AND EASY LEFTOVER CHICKEN FAJITA MELTS RECIPE



Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts Recipe image

These Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts are full of flavor and so easy to make.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf french bread (sliced in half)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 onion (sliced (can also use frozen peppers and onion))
⅓ cup salsa
4 slices cheddar cheese (You can use your favorite cheese)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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