Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Here's a delicious Mexican-style lunch or dinner you can make from the leftovers of our basic Roasted Chicken.
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These fajitas are also yummy with steak or turkey leftovers—just follow the same instructions. My family loves to pile on the ingredients themselves, especially when I set out my Chunky Avocado Salsa or Charred Pepper Salad—both tasty on top. If you like your dishes spicy, make sure you add all the optional seasonings.
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  • Total Time : 25 minutes - 30 minutes
  • Prep Time : 10 minutes
  • Servings : 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half
  • 1-1/2 cups yellow onion, peeled and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
  • 2 cups bell peppers, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 2 cups Roasted Chicken, sliced or pulled into 1/4-inch strips
  • 4 whole wheat or plain 10-inch tortillas, warmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Salsa
 

Directions

step 1Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until soft and lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
step 2Add peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the peppers to the bowl with the onions.
step 3Toss the chicken strips in the seasoning (cumin and chili powder, if using) in a medium-size bowl. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and optional jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
step 4Add the cooked peppers and onions back to the pan and stir to mix thoroughly. Remove to a platter and serve with warm tortillas. Set out toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa so that everyone can fix his or her own plate to individual tastes.
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Diane, SC Johnson home care expert
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1/14/2011 , 
jeanne  g.
how wonderfully simple..and they taste as good as the local estaurant..andmuch cheaper.
11/6/2008 , 
Kimberly  K.
These were the most flavorful and easy fajitas I have ever eaten or made. I also substituted steak for chicken. My family absoultely love these.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 fajita
Calories 430
Calories From Fat 200
Total Fat 23g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 100mg
Sodium 280mg
Total Carbohydrates 26g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 3g
Protein 36g
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