Best Weeknight Chicken Fajitas For Two Recipes

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CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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This is the best fajita recipe I've ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't. The servings are hearty, but this dish is so good that my husband and I never have a problem finishing it! -Kathleen Smith, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup lime juice plus 1/2 teaspoon lime juice, divided
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1 medium onion, julienned
1/2 small sweet red or green pepper, julienned
4 fat-free tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken in a shallow dish. Combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons canola oil, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes on each side., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce., Cut chicken into thin slices; add to vegetables. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS



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I've been making chicken fajitas on the stove with packaged taco seasoning for years but always had so much clean up afterwards. This was not only better tasting, but also easier to clean up and way more satisfying! Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Taco sauce optional.

Provided by Nancy Ball

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 teaspoon garlic granules, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes for chili
1 large onion, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips, or to taste
½ (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the bottom of a 10x14 glass dish. Add chicken strips.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic granules, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture over the chicken. Add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green chiles. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 561.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FAJITA RECIPE



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Try our Weeknight Chicken Fajita Recipe. Chicken, veggies and a kick of chili powder combine in this simple, yet spectacular, chicken fajita recipe..

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
3 cups refrigerated pre-cut mixed stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, carrots, green and red peppers, onions, snow peas)
2 tsp. chili powder
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in dressing, vegetables and chili powder; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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These Easy Chicken Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal because they're on the table in about 20 minutes start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1 lime
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut onion into slivers & slice peppers.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Cut chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add ½ of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Set chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Drain onions well (if soaking per note below) and cook 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Squeeze additional lime overtop and serve over tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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