**Asparagus Chicken Fajitas: A Colorful Medley of Delight**
Savor the vibrant flavors of spring with this delectable Asparagus Chicken Fajitas recipe. This dish brings together tender asparagus, succulent chicken, and a medley of colorful bell peppers, all wrapped in warm tortillas. The marinade, with its zesty blend of spices, garlic, and lime juice, infuses the chicken with a tantalizing flavor that pairs perfectly with the crisp asparagus and sweet peppers. Whether you prefer the classic grilled version or the convenience of a sheet pan fajita bake, this recipe offers both options to suit your cooking preference. Alongside the main recipe, you'll also find a flavorful vegetarian fajita variation, a tantalizing shrimp fajita option, and a delightful portobello fajita alternative. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and explosion of flavors, this Asparagus Chicken Fajitas recipe promises a culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
PORTABELLA AND ASPARAGUS FAJITAS
Make and share this Portabella and Asparagus Fajitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by drhousespcatcher
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- For fajitas: Marinate portabellos and asparagus in the dressing for 30 minutes.
- Grill or roast or broil mushrooms and asparagus until done.
- Slice mushrooms.
- Serve with tortillas, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and whatever else you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 516.4, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 8
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN FAJITAS
I developed this recipe one evening when I was hungry for fajitas but didn't want to light the charcoal grill! That makes the preparation a little different from traditional chicken fajitas...but our family likes these better.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In heavy plastic bag, combine chicken strips and dressing; refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Drain. , Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat; stir-fry chicken strips and onions for 2 minutes. Add pepper strips and mushrooms; cook and stir until chicken is done and peppers are tender-crisp. Season with garlic salt, lemon juice and salt and pepper as desired. Serve in warm tortillas. Top with picante sauce and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat, Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AIR-FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS
Do you have fajitas only if you go to a Mexican restaurant? Then this air-fryer chicken fajitas recipe is just what you need. It's simple to put together, and by cooking the fajitas in an air fryer, you avoid a lot of the mess. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl or shallow dish, combine oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, zest, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Season chicken with salt. In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken; set aside., In a large bowl, toss peppers, onions, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; add to air fryer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to air fryer; heat through. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges. If desired, top with sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS CHICKEN FAJITAS
Adapted from an "allrecipes.com" recipe originally posted by Marlene Mohr. My version is lower cal and lower fat, without sacrificing the great flavor. This is really light and healthy tasting, AND also very satisfying! Cooking time reflects 4 hour marinade.
Provided by yogiclarebear
Categories Chicken
Time 4h25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put chicken breast into a bowl and mix with Italian dressing. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning a few times if possible.
- Spray a non-stick skillet lightly with cooking spray. Add chicken and marinade, and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and stir for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender to your liking.
- Stir in the lemon juice, garlic salt, and season lightly with pepper.
- Divide evenly between 2 large tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 401.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7, Protein 26.9
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS
Boneless, skinless chicken breast plus yellow and green bell peppers sizzle together on a sheet pan while tortillas warm in the same oven. Topped with sour cream, salsa, and ripe avocado, this one-pan dinner is sure to become a regular weeknight fix. Fajita Friday, anyone?
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Stack tortillas and wrap in parchment-lined foil; place on lower rack. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder. Arrange in a single layer and broil on upper rack, flipping once, until just charred and softened, about 8 minutes.
- Drizzle chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt, and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder. Push vegetables to edges of sheet; arrange chicken in a single layer in center. Broil, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove tortillas and sheet from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; slice into strips. Return to sheet; squeeze lime halves over vegetables and chicken. Serve with tortillas and accompaniments.
CHICKEN FAJITAS
The ingredient that makes this marinade both spicy and sweet is adobo sauce from canned chiles in adobo, a useful sauce that I had not thought to use in marinades until I was introduced to the idea by the cookbook author and television host Pati Jinich. The sauce has enough heat, so I don't use the canned chipotles, though you could add one if you wanted. I hold back a couple of tablespoons of the marinade and use it to finish the vegetables and deglaze the pan.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories tacos, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, the adobo sauce and optional minced chipotle, 1/4 cup olive oil and half the garlic. Mix well. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a resealable bag. Pour in the marinade and seal bag. Move chicken around to coat well, place bag in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 12 hours). Flip the bag over from time to time to redistribute marinade.
- Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When oil is hot, add onions and cook, stirring, until they soften and begin to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in bell peppers and chile and cook, stirring, until peppers begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn heat to medium, add remaining garlic and cumin and salt to taste, and cook, stirring often, until peppers are nicely seared, softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Pour in reserved 2 tablespoons marinade and scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Add half the cilantro, and stir together. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a low oven, or wrap in a towel and warm in a steamer or in the microwave.
- Heat grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy skillet. Remove chicken breasts from marinade, reserving marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Add to pan, rounded side down, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred. Flip breasts over, pour in marinade, cover pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, flipping over from time to time, until a thermometer registers 160 to 165 degrees when inserted into thickest part. Transfer to a cutting board and cover with foil. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then cut across the grain into 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick strips.
- Arrange lettuce on a platter, then place chicken next to lettuce. Tip juices from cutting board over chicken and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve vegetables on the same platter or separately. Serve with warm tortillas, salsa and crumbled queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1011 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus is more flavorful and tender than older asparagus. Look for asparagus that is bright green and has firm tips.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked asparagus is tough and fibrous.
- Use a hot skillet. A hot skillet will help to sear the asparagus and chicken, giving them a nice browned crust.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you overcrowd the skillet, the asparagus and chicken will not cook evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade or sauce. A flavorful marinade or sauce will help to add flavor to the asparagus and chicken.
- Serve immediately. Asparagus and chicken fajitas are best served immediately after they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Asparagus chicken fajitas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
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