Chicken Fajitas
Photo by: Catherine McCord, Weelicious.com
Nothing cracks me up more than watching the care with which my kids take in building their perfect fajita: the time they take picking what will go into it, the careful folding of the tortilla and then navigating that first great big bite. When a recipe is this healthy, delicious and a so much fun to make and eat, could there be a better reason to stay home for dinner? Especially when you can turn the leftovers into two more meals! Read more...
This is a 3-in-1 meal. Make a double batch of these Chicken Fajitas so you'll have leftovers to make Chicken Fajita Quesadillas and Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
This is a 3-in-1 meal. Make a double batch of these Chicken Fajitas so you'll have leftovers to make Chicken Fajita Quesadillas and Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
ingredients:
2 Tbsp oil, divided
2 bell peppers, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 tsp fajita seasoning (or 1 Tbsp for extra spice)
1 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Accompaniments: tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce
2 bell peppers, sliced
2 onions, sliced
2 tsp fajita seasoning (or 1 Tbsp for extra spice)
1 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Accompaniments: tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce
directions:
1. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
2. Toss in onions and bell peppers and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until they start to soften.
3. Remove onions and bell peppers from the pan onto a dish, and set aside.
4. Add 1 Tbsp of oil, chicken, 1 tsp of fajita seasoning and 1/2 tsp of salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add onions, bell peppers, remaining 1 tsp of fajita seasoning and 1/2 tsp of salt back into the pan and cook another 2 minutes.
6. Add the lime juice and cilantro to the pan and stir to combine.
7. Serve with tortillas and desired accompaniments.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 4
Total Cost: 5.69
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