Best Mamas Fab U Lous Fajitas Recipes

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FABULOUS FAJITAS



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My kids hate onions and peppers, but they LOVE these fajitas. Pita breads, where available, can be substituted for tortillas.

Provided by APIED

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 green bell peppers, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
  • Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
  • Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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.

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