SOUTHWEST FAJITA SEASONING RECIPES

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FAJITA-STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Fajita-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe: How to Make It image

I combined two of my favorite dishes—fajitas and shrimp with cheesy grits—into this spicy one-dish meal. For more heat, use pepper jack cheese instead of a Mexican cheese blend. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fajita seasoning mix
1 cup quick-cooking grits
4 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch strips
1 jar (15-1/2 to 16 ounces) chunky medium salsa
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with fajita seasoning; toss to coat. Set aside., Slowly stir grits into boiling water. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; stir in milk. Keep warm., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender and pepper edges are slightly charred. Add salsa, orange juice and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Remove from heat., Spoon grits into serving bowls; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, FatContent 23g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 176mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1324mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLS RECIPE - EATINGWELL



Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe - EatingWell image

Skip the tortillas in favor of this warm fajita salad, which features a nutritious medley of chicken with roasted kale, bell peppers and black beans. The chicken, beans and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan, so this healthy dinner is easy to make and the cleanup is easy too.

Provided by Sara Haas, R.D.N., L.D.N.

Categories     Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

Total Time 40 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
4 cups chopped stemmed kale
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine chili powder, cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground pepper in a large bowl. Transfer 1 tsp. of the spice mixture to a medium bowl and set aside. Whisk 1 Tbsp. oil into the remaining spice mixture in the large bowl. Add chicken, onion, and red and green bell peppers; toss to coat.
  • Remove the pan from the oven; coat with cooking spray. Spread the chicken mixture in an even layer on the pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine kale and black beans with the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Stir the chicken and vegetables. Spread kale and beans evenly over the top. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, add yogurt, lime juice, and water to the reserved spice mixture; stir to combine.
  • Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among 4 bowls. Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3 calories, CarbohydrateContent 23.7 g, CholesterolContent 70.9 mg, FatContent 9.9 g, FiberContent 8.2 g, ProteinContent 42.7 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.4 g, SodiumContent 605.1 mg, SugarContent 3.8 g

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