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CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD



Chicken Fajita Salad image

Chicken Fajita Salad bursting with juicy marinated chicken, bell peppers and onions with creamy salsa dressing! This Chicken Fajita Salad takes my insanely popular chicken fajita recipe and turns it into a healthy, satisfying salad. It's a fresh, vibrant, crispy, juicy, robust ,earthy, tangy explosion in every forkful, perfect for lunch, dinner, entertaining or potlucks. It's prep ahead friendly for a meal you can throw together in minutes when ready to serve. You can also customize the chicken salad recipe by using more or less of your favorite ingredients, adding corn, black beans, etc. Now prepare to fall in love -this might just be the best chicken salad recipe of all time!

Provided by Jen

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, salt
1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chipotle chili pepper, dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke ((optional))
2 small chicken breasts (1 pound) or boneless chicken thighs (pounded to an even thickness)
1 red bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 orange bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 yellow bell pepper, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 red onion, (quartered if grilling, sliced if cooking on the stove)
1 large head Romaine lettuce (6 cups), chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, sliced or chopped
1/3 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds or pepitas
3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup medium roasted salsa verde ((or regular salsa))
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more to taste
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp EACH salt, ground cumin, pepper
cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • MARINADE: In a large freezer bag, whisk together all of the Chicken Fajita Marinade ingredients. Remove ¼ cup to a separate freezer bag and add the bell peppers and onions. To the first bag, add the chicken and turn to evenly coat. Marinate the chicken and the vegetables in the refrigerator for 4 hours up to overnight.
  • DRESSING: Make the dressing while the chicken is marinating so it has time to chill. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add additional lime juice for a tangier dressing and cayenne pepper for a spicier dressing.

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WRAPS



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Try a complete and tasty dinner all bundled up in a wrap. Chipotle chiles and a twist of citrus are the flavor secrets.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 cups chopped cold deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 cup frozen corn, cooked, cooled
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; set aside. In large bowl, stir together chicken, lettuce, corn and tomato. Add dressing; toss to coat.
  • To assemble each wrap, spoon 1/8 of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Fajita Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, boneless, skinless chicken breast, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chili flakes, salt, romaine lettuce, avocado

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, bell peppers, onion, salt, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for five minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Flip the chicken, and cook for another five minutes, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are slightly soft. Remove from heat and slice the chicken into strips.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chili, and salt, stirring until evenly mixed.
  • In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the chicken, peppers & onions, avocado, and dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 16 grams

CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD WRAPS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by joeyanne

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
1 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 cups chopped cold deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
2 cups thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1 cup Green Giant™ frozen corn, cooked, cooled
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Directions 1 In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; set aside. In large bowl, stir together chicken, lettuce, corn and tomato. Add dressing; toss to coat. 2 To assemble each wrap, spoon 1/8 of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA WRAPS



Southwestern Chicken Fajita Wraps image

Make Mexican restaurant fare at home in about 30 minutes. Olé!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, undrained
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch), heated as directed on package
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together corn, tomato, red pepper and salt; set aside.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with cumin. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add bell pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink in center and bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • To assemble each wrap, spoon 3/4 cup chicken mixture down center of warm tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup corn mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold 2 sides of tortilla toward center; secure with toothpick. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

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