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FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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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

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

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. Add toppings as desired, fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, FatContent 15g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 63mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 689mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 3 lean meat

FAJITA-STYLE PASTA RECIPE | BBC GOOD FOOD



Fajita-style pasta recipe | BBC Good Food image

Take the aromatic flavours of a classic Mexican fajita and combine with pasta for this easy, vibrant meal. It's an ideal Friday night dinner

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp olive oil
2 large skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1⁄4 tsp chilli powder
1 heaped tsp sweet smoked paprika
1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground coriander
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp tomato purée
80ml double cream
350g penne or rigatoni pasta
1⁄2 small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
grated parmesan or cheddar, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large shallow casserole or frying pan. Add the chicken and fry for 5 mins over a medium heat until golden all over. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  • Put the onion and peppers in the same pan and fry over a medium heat for 8-10 mins. Add the garlic, dried herbs and spices and cook for 1 min. Add the tomato purée and cook for 2 mins. Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the cream, stirring to combine. Season to taste.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and reserve 150ml of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the pan with 50ml of the water and stir everything together over the heat. Add a little more water to loosen if needed. Season to taste and stir through the parsley. Divide between six bowls and top with a little cheese and extra chopped parsley, if you like. This can be packed into a lunchbox and eaten cold, too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, FatContent 13 grams fat, SaturatedFatContent 5 grams saturated fat, CarbohydrateContent 47 grams carbohydrates, SugarContent 6 grams sugar, FiberContent 6 grams fiber, ProteinContent 24 grams protein, SodiumContent 1 milligram of sodium

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