Weeknight Skillet Fajitas Recipes

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SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum. Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both. -Lindsay St. John, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, saute chicken mixture until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa and pepper mixture; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup salsa
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

WEEKNIGHT SKILLET FAJITAS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6



Weeknight Skillet Fajitas image

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in Recipe Ready Tri-Color Peppers & Onions Blend, cumin and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.*
  • 3. Serve in flour tortillas. Garnish, if desired, with lime wedges.
  • *Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer.

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 bag (14 oz.) Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Tri-Color Peppers & Onions Blend
1 tsp. ground cumin or fajita seasoning blend
1 tsp. salt
8 flour tortillas, warmed

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