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Jump down to RecipeThis is a fantastic and easy chicken fajitas recipe. It's a winner with the whole family so this is one of our new go-to weeknight meals and also one we cook when friends come over (just double the recipe). To keep it healthier and lower in carbs, you can eliminate the tortillas and serve the chicken mixture over top of the rice and beans. It's still so delicious this way! Either way, here's how to make these awesome fajitas:
Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe
This is a fantastic and easy chicken fajitas recipe. It’s a winner with the whole family so this is one of our new go-to weeknight meals and also one we cook when friends come over (just double the recipe).
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Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 yellow pepper sliced
- 1 red onion
- 4 lbs chicken breasts sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 12 flour tortillas
Toppings/Sides
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 oz green chilies
- Sour cream as desired
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 14 oz black beans cooked
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil and 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add green peppers and onions and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add sliced chicken. Sprinkle with salt, cumin and chili power, toss and cook thoroughly for around 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to skillet with peppers and onions and keep warm on low.
- Heat tomatoes and green chilies in empty skillet over high heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve chicken fajita mix in tortillas, topped with fresh sprigs of cilantro, tomatoes and sour cream. Serve with black beans and rice on the side.
Notes
Nutrition excludes toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 1333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1086IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg
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