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Chicken Fajitas

Teresa Ambra
This delectable Tex-Mex entree includes chicken and veggies sautéed in a delicious homemade taco seasoning. After spreading tortillas with sour cream, the chicken mixture is spread with salsa, cheddar cheese, guacamole, beans, rice, avocados, cilantro and lime. Succulent and mouthwatering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken Main Dish
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 12
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix or homemade taco seasoning
  • olive oil as needed
  • 1 large red onion cut in thin, long strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in long strips
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut in long strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut in long strips
  • 1 green bell pepper cut in long strips
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • flour tortillas warmed, if desired
  • sour cream as desired
  • salsa as desired
  • cheddar cheese shredded, as desired
  • fresh cilantro torn, as desired
  • fresh limes as desired
  • guacamole if desired
  • Cooked rice or Spanish rice, if desired
  • cooked beans if desired

Instructions
 

  • Combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Rub on chicken pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook until well-browned.
  • Turn chicken over and cook remaining side.
  • Remove chicken to cutting board and allow to set about 5-10 minutes before slicing down on the diagonal.
  • To skillet add additional olive oil, bell peppers, onions and garlic.
  • Sauté a few minutes turning frequently until veggies are tender.
  • Add sliced chicken to pan.
  • To serve: Spread sour cream on each tortilla.
  • Add meat and veggie mixture.
  • Dollop with salsa.
  • Add cheese and avocado slices.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and drizzle with fresh lime.
  • If desired, add guacamole, rice and beans.

Notes

NOTE: I used Homemade Taco Seasoning. You can find the recipe here.
NOTE: Nutritional information does not include calories for rice and beans, but it does include proportional amounts for all other garnishes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1450IUVitamin C: 90.8mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 2.9mg
Keyword avocados, chicken, fajitas, guacamole, main dish, Tex Mex, tortillas
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