Moms Famous Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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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

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 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

MOM'S FAMOUS CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 limes
2 TBsp packed brown sugar
2 TBsp Worcestershire sauce
2 TBsp olive oil divided
1 red onion chopped
1 red pepper cut into strips
1 green pepper cut into strips
1 pound boneless skinless
chicken breast cut into strips
1 8oz bottle prepared salsa
1 package 7 inch tortillas
1 avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350* Cut one lime & avocado into wedges set aside. From second lime squeeze juice into small bowl, add brown sugar & Worcestershire sauce stir, set aside. In large skillet cook onion & peppers in 1 TBsp olive oil until crisp tender, about 3 minutes, remove keep warm. Add remaining oil & saute chicken until just cooked through about 7 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil, bake about 5 minutes. Add lime mixture & vegetables to skillet, cook until heated through about 2 minutes. Evenly divide filling onto tortillas. Serve with salsa. Garnish with avocado and lime wedges.

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