If you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make dinner, then you need to try out this lip-smacking chicken fajitas recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. The combination of succulent chicken, juicy bell peppers and onions, fragrant garlic and spices, and a sprinkle of tangy cheese makes for an unforgettable Mexican-inspired meal. Serve it up with warm tortillas and a dollop of sour cream for the ultimate fiesta at the dinner table! Plus, with all the chopping and slicing involved in this recipe, it’s a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen too. So, gather up your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!
Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 6- inch flour tortillas
- Nonstick spray coating
- 1 small onion sliced and separated into rings
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet red or green pepper
- cut into bite-size strips
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 9 ounces boned skinless chicken breast halves
- cut into bite-size strips
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Wrap tortillas in foil. Place in a 300° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till heated through.
- Meanwhile, spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add red pepper; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes more or till vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet. Add oil to skillet. Add chicken; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or till chicken is tender and no longer pink. Return vegetables to skillet. Add salsa. Cook and stir till heated through.
- To serve, divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce. Dollop with yogurt and sprinkle with green onion. Roll up tortillas.
Nutrition
Sodium: 197mgPotassium: 373mgCholesterol: 55mgFat: 7gProtein: 24gCarbohydrates: 33g
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