Best Creamy Chicken Fajitas Recipes

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CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Combine chicken strips, onions and peppers with velvety PHILLY Cream Cheese for these Creamy Chicken Fajitas. These Creamy Chicken Fajitas are a saucy take on a classic recipe, and can be ready in just 20 minutes making it the perfect dish to serve on weeknights or busy days.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELLĀ® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. milk
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup each thin onion slices and green pepper strips
12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, taco seasoning mix and milk until blended.
  • Cook chicken and vegetables in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Add cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; top with shredded cheese. Fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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These tasty fajitas begin with grilled chicken topped with peppers and onions and covered in a zesty, creamy sauce. Get a can of chipotle chilis in adobo sauce. The smokey flavor is unique and they keep well in a sealed container in the fridge.

Provided by BearsFanJeff

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 fajitas, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about one large lime)
1/4 cup salsa verde
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 large chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 bell pepper
1 medium onion
10 -12 soft tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except chicken, bell peppers and medium onion) in a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup.
  • Wisk well until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour 1/2 cup over the chicken breasts. Cover and reserve the remainder in the refrigerator.
  • Marinade the chicken in the refirgerator in a plastic bag or sealed container for 30 minutes or longer.
  • Grill chicken breasts over medium-hot coals. Baste with 1/2 cup of the chipotle-lime sauce while grilling.
  • Slice bell pepper and medium onion into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Saute in oil and 1/4 cup of the chipotle-lime sauce until tender. Cover until ready to serve.
  • Wrap tortillas in foil and warm on the grill.
  • Slice chicken into 1/4 inch strips. Pour remaining sauce over sliced chicken and pepper/onion strips.
  • Serve on warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.6, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 1922.1, Carbohydrate 90, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 38

SIMPLE CREAMY SHREDDED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Delious and easy chicken fajitas to do in the slow cooker

Provided by Nplummer

Time 9h30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken breasts to cover base of slow cooker
  • Sprinkle seasoning packeyts over chicken.
  • Pour on salsa to cover.
  • Cook on LOW until chicken can be easily shredded with 2 forks (between 3-5 hrs dependent on slow cooker)
  • Shred chicken with 5 forks in slow cooker bowl.
  • Add cream cheese, allow to soften and stir through the chicken .
  • Serve in tortillas ENJOY

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