Best Moms Famous Chicken Fajitas Recipes

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE

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Chicken Fajitas are the perfect one-pan meal. The chicken is juicy, flavorful and is loaded with a ton of colorful veggies. The best part is that you can have it ready in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 lb boneless chicken breast
1 lime
1 tbsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 large yellow onion

Steps:

Combine salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and chili powder together in a bowl, set aside.
Cut chicken into strips. Coat the chicken with the seasoning.
Preheat your skillet with oil to medium high. Add the chicken and cook until it's fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Julienne bell peppers and cut onions into half rings. Add 1 tbsp of oil and cook all the veggies until they are slightly golden.
Add chicken back to the pan. Toss everything together. Drizzle lime juice over chicken and vegetables. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1076 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.