Best Chicken Fajitas From Mazola 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

PRESSURE COOKER CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Heart-healthy pressure cooker chicken fajitas served with better-for-you corn tortillas. Make this tasty weeknight classic with a healthier twist.

Categories     Instant Pot

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp Mazola Corn Oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken, thinly sliced*
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 green pepper, julienned
1 white onion, sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
10 corn tortillas, for serving + 1 tbsp Mazola Corn Oil for pan-frying.**
1 cup of water

Steps:

  • Combine the paprika, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Pour in the Mazola Corn Oil and the lime juice.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Thinly slice the boneless skinless chicken breasts and add it to a zippered bag. *
  • Pour in the marinade mixture.
  • Seal the bag and shake to combine.
  • Place in the refrigerator.
  • In the meantime, wash and julienne the bell peppers and onion.
  • Heat a skillet on medium heat and add a tbsp of oil to the skillet.***
  • Wait for the skillet to get hot and add the corn tortillas.
  • Pan fry on each side for about 30 seconds and remove from heat.
  • Set the pressure cooker to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the liner.
  • Create a bowl out of aluminum foil and place it into the liner.**
  • Dump the marinated chicken into the aluminum foil bowl.
  • Layer the chicken with the freshly sliced peppers and onion.
  • Close the lid and ensure the vent is closed.
  • Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully and intermittently perform a quick release to prevent overcooking the veggies.
  • Using tongs, remove the veggies and chicken from any juices in the pot.
  • Serve on corn tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 121 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 267 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

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