Chicken Fajita Pitas Recipes

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FAJITA PITAS

I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished with a homemade sauce and other tasty toppings, are often requested when we're hungry for something in a hurry. -Diana Jones, Springtown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Fajita Pitas image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. For salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil., Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large sweet pepper, halved and seeded
1 large onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
8 pita pocket halves
Optional: Guacamole and sour cream

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! -Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



Flavorful Chicken Fajitas image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, sliced red onions and sour cream

FAJITAS IN PITAS

For a weekend lunch with company, we grill chicken and peppers to stuff inside pita pockets. The dressing doubles as a grilling sauce and a sandwich spread. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup for assembling. Spread remaining mixture over chicken and peppers., Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and peppers are tender. Cut chicken into 1/2-in. slices; cut peppers into 1-in. slices., Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture inside pita halves; fill with lettuce, chicken and peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
2 medium green peppers, halved and seeded
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
8 lettuce leaves

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS

Need a simple, vibrant midweek meal the family will love? Put together these easy chicken fajitas and people can create their own masterpieces at the table

Provided by Member recipe by Steven Morris

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14



Easy chicken fajitas image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and wrap 6 medium tortillas in foil.
  • Mix 1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp ground coriander, a pinch of ground cumin, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1 lime and 4-5 drops Tabasco together in a bowl with a big pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Stir 2 finely sliced chicken breasts, 1 finely sliced red onion, 1 sliced red pepper and 1 finely sliced red chilli, if using, into the marinade.
  • Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and add the chicken and marinade to the pan.
  • Keep everything moving over a high heat for about 5 mins using tongs until you get a nice charred effect. If your griddle pan is small you may need to do this in two batches.
  • To check the chicken is cooked, find the thickest part and tear in half - if any part is still raw cook until done.
  • Put the tortillas in the oven to heat up and serve with the cooked chicken, a bag of mixed salad and one 230g tub of fresh salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.48 milligram of sodium

2 large chicken breasts, finely sliced
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
1 heaped tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ground coriander
pinch of ground cumin
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
4 tbsp olive oil
1 lime, juiced
4-5 drops Tabasco
6 medium tortillas
bag mixed salad
230g tub fresh salsa

CHICKEN FAJITA PITA

Make and share this Chicken Fajita Pita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Combine Italian salad dressing and soy sauce in a medium bowl and add chicken. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and reserve.
  • Grill chicken over medium heat 10 minutes on each side or until well cooked and light browned. Cut into strips and keep it warm.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat until hot and add peppers and onion slices. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender and then add grilled chicken strips.
  • Fill pita halves with chicken and vegetables and serve with Ranch salad dressing or yogurt and picante sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 1384.5, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 16.7

1/3 cup Italian salad dressing (fat free)
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 (7 inch) pita bread rounds, halved (or use flour tortillas)
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing (or use low-fat yogurt)
picante sauce (optional)

PITA CHICKEN FAJITAS

My mother found this recipe on the back of a pita bread bag. It came out great and its also low-cal.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Pita Chicken Fajitas image

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt& pepper over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; saute 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add red pepper, onion and lime juice; saute 4 minutes.
  • Cut 1/3 off each pita and fill with chicken mixture.
  • If desired, top with salsa and sour cream.
  • Makes 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 690, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32.7

3 tablespoons salad oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb chicken cutlet, cut in thin strips
1 large green peppers or 1 large yellow pepper, cut in strips
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 pita bread

CHICKEN FAJITA PITAS

You can make these using pork in place of the chicken. Adjust all amounts to taste. Slice the pitas down the center in half but still leaving a pocket, or you can also leave the pita unsliced if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



Chicken Fajita Pitas image

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a bowl toss the chicken strips with the fajita spice mix and garlic powder (if using) toss to coat; set aside.
  • Slice the pitas in half; spread about 1/4-cup of the refried beans on each half, place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cover foil and bake for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add in the chicken strips and saute for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the onion slices and bell pepper slices; sate for about 3 minutes or until the chicken is done.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the mixture equally between the 8 bean-filled warmed pitas.
  • Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.8, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 699, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.8

4 large whole wheat pita bread
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
5 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced into strips
1 large bell pepper (use red or green, seeded and cut into strips)
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup grated cheese (use a Mexi-blend or cheddar cheese, or to taste)
1 cup sliced ripe olives (optional or to taste)
2 medium firm tomatoes, finely chopped
shredded lettuce

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