SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS
Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum. Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both. -Lindsay St. John, Plainfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, saute chicken mixture until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa and pepper mixture; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
CHICKEN FAJITAS
These smoky chicken fajitas will rival those from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- (Skip this step if using chicken tenderloins.) One at a time, place the chicken breasts in a sealable plastic bag and, using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Open a 1 gallon zip-lock bag and place in a medium bowl. Add the oil, garlic, lime zest, cumin, oregano, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika and salt into the bag. Mash the outside of the bag with your hands to blend the marinade together. Add the tenderloins or pounded chicken breasts and seal shut, releasing any air in the bag. Using your hands, massage the marinade into meat until evenly coated. Place the bag back in the bowl and place in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); let the chicken marinate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Clean the grill and preheat to high.
- While the grill heats, cook the peppers. Heat the oil in a large skillet (preferably not non-stick) over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions, peppers, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to brown and a brown film forms around edges of the bottom of the pan, 8 to 10 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water to the pan; scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, until the water is evaporated and the pan starts to brown again; add ¼ cup more water and cook a few minutes more, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Season to taste with more salt and sugar if necessary. Set aside.
- Oil the grates on the grill. Grill the chicken, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Let the chicken cool slightly, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into ½-inch strips.
- Arrange the chicken and peppers on a serving platter. To warm the tortillas: stack 4-6 tortillas on a plate and cover them with a damp paper towel, then microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve with the chicken, peppers and optional accompaniments.
- Note: The onion and pepper mixture can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fajita (not including optional accompaniments), Calories 243, Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 20g, Protein 15g, SaturatedFat 1g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 567mg, Cholesterol 36mg
BARBECUE CHICKEN SKILLET FAJITAS
Strips of tender chicken breast and a jumble of veggies are skillet-cooked with BBQ sauce to make a quick and tasty filling for these fajitas.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 fajitas each.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 5 min. or until browned.
- Add red pepper, tomatoes, onions and jalapeño pepper; stir. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook 10 min. allowing juices to release, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in barbecue sauce; continue cooking until chicken is cooked through. Top each warmed tortilla evenly with chicken mixture, cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g
BBQ CHICKEN FAJITAS
Try a new twist on the fajita using barbeque sauce. These are sure to impress all members of the family!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place fajita seasoning mix in gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag. Place vegetables in bag; seal. Shake vegetables until evenly coated.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir, scraping any seasoning mix from bottom of skillet, 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are almost crisp-tender. Stir in chicken and barbecue sauce. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chicken and sauce are heated through.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 2 Fajitas, Sodium 1320 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS
When you don't want to grill outside, use a cast iron skillet on your stove top to create great-tasting chicken fajitas. You'll need a fairly large skillet, at least 12 inches or larger, to handle the chicken and all the vegetables. Just don't forget that last squeeze of lime juice over everything. It adds just the right touch! Serve fajitas with toppings like salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Provided by Bibi
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dry chicken with paper towels and pound to a uniform thickness of 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
- Combine cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, coriander, garlic, Mexican oregano, and pepper in a bowl. Divide spice mixture in half. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 of the spice mixture and rub on both sides of the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Combine bell pepper slices, onion slices, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Stir vegetables until coated in oil, then sprinkle reserved spice mix over the vegetables. Stir until evenly coated; set aside.
- Heat a dry 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the hot skillet. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until the chicken is nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
- Add seasoned vegetables to the same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- While vegetables are cooking, slice the chicken breasts into 1/2-inch slices, and add back to the skillet to continue cooking. Continue stirring and cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove skillet from heat and drizzle lime juice over all. Give one final stir and serve in warm flour tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1192.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS
Mouthwatering grilled chicken fajitas with a little zing. Serve on a bed of mixed lettuces with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by mikeandmelody
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, olive oil, and fajita seasoning together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut bell peppers in half and discard the inner membranes and seeds.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place chicken and peppers (cut-sides down) on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, and peppers have nice grill marks on them, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Cut peppers and chicken into strips and serve on tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 624.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
CAST IRON CHICKEN FAJITAS
Marinating the chicken is an absolute must. Then cooking in a cast iron skillet results in mouth-watering fajitas. Serve with tortillas and your choice of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole or avocado, sour cream, or fresh-squeezed lime juice.
Provided by Yoly
Time 4h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breast and toss until well coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet, reserving the marinade. Cook until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, slice, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add onion, bell peppers, and reserved marinade. Cook until vegetables are soft and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet, stir, and cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 664.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
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