Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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by Ashley @HowtoHaveitAll on May 18, 2013

Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are quick and easy to make at home—use your favorite ingredients and top with your favorite toppings—no need to get fancy unless of course you want to! I love chicken, my husband loves steak, but either way these are a family favorite in our house!

Chicken Fajitas Rollup

Chicken Fajitas Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Ingredients
  • 2-3 small peppers or 1 large pepper seeded & sliced (any color(s))
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1-1 ½ lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
  • 1.4 oz pkg. Fajita Seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt & pepper
  • Tortillas (whichever size & variety you desire---servings will vary accordingly)
  • Toppings: salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream etc. (choose your favorites)
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add chicken; season with salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl mix together seasoning packet and water, after 5 minutes pour over sautéing chicken and toss in peppers & onions.
  3. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink) and vegetables have tenderized but still remain crisp.
  4. Wrap tortilla shells in paper towels and microwave for 1 minute; keep warm.
  5. Distribute the fajita mixture equally between tortillas, rollup and top with desired toppings.
  6. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Substitute chicken for steak, shrimp or pork or a combination of any & all, but adjust cook time accordingly!

 

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Ashley @HowtoHaveitAll

Ashley is a happily married stay at home mom to a beautiful little girl and a little boy. Ashley and her husband come from a small town and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like GREAT FOOD. They love to try out new recipes and experiment in the kitchen together, but also enjoy reading, painting and photography.

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