Best 5 Easy Chicken Fajitas From Rotel Recipes

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**Spice up your next Tex-Mex night with a sizzling platter of Easy Chicken Fajitas from Rotel!**

Loaded with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a flavorful blend of spices, these fajitas are a fiesta in your mouth. Savor the zesty tang of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, which infuse every bite with a perfect balance of heat and smokiness. Marinated chicken breasts take center stage, tender and succulent after being grilled to perfection. Colorful bell peppers and onions add a delightful crunch and vibrant sweetness, while the zesty marinade seeps into every nook and cranny, creating a symphony of flavors. Serve these sizzling fajitas with warm tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese, and let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure.

In addition to the classic chicken fajitas, this versatile recipe article also includes variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, there's a Veggie Fajitas recipe that swaps chicken for a medley of roasted vegetables. Seafood enthusiasts will relish the Shrimp Fajitas, where succulent shrimp take the spotlight, bathed in a zesty marinade and grilled to perfection. And if you're craving a more substantial meal, the Steak Fajitas recipe delivers tender and flavorful grilled steak strips coated in a mouthwatering marinade.

No matter your dietary preferences, these easy-to-follow recipes guarantee a delicious and satisfying fajita experience. Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to indulge in a flavorful fiesta that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Try this simple fajita chicken recipe made with tender chicken, colorful peppers, onion, spices, and zesty RO*TEL® tomatoes for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Main Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 cups bell pepper strips
2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
8 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; set aside.
  • Add chicken to skillet. Sprinkle with chili powder and cumin. Cook 4 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Return peppers and onion to skillet; add drained tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes more or until hot. Divide chicken mixture evenly between tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 395 calories

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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These Easy Chicken Fajitas are the perfect weeknight meal because they're on the table in about 20 minutes start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 chicken breasts
1 medium onion
1 lime
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green or orange)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cut onion into slivers & slice peppers.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ lime, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, pepper, cumin and salt. Cut chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add ½ of the chicken and cook until just cooked, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Set chicken aside and add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Drain onions well (if soaking per note below) and cook 2 minutes. Add in sliced peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes or just until hot. Add chicken back to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Squeeze additional lime overtop and serve over tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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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

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

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

EASY CHICKEN FAJITAS



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Delicious and easy chicken fajitas. Serve with preferred toppings such as black beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, rice, salsa, etc.

Provided by Suzie Clymer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 onion, cut into strips
1 bell pepper, cut into strips, or more to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
¼ cup water, or more to taste
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso®), or more to taste
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables to a plate.
  • Add chicken to the skillet, adding more oil if needed. Saute until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until seasoning dissolves. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken and stick to chicken, and chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables on tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 767 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN FAJITAS



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The bell peppers in this dish work to keep your skin looking great. Their vitamin C helps build firming collagen and fends off damaging free radicals.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy     Back to School     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
4 tablespoons salsa, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 teaspoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic, juice, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder and cumin; marinate 20 minutes. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; add chicken with marinade, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes with chiles, salt, black pepper and remaining 1 tsp oil; toss to combine. Roast, stirring once, until chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil; heat in oven during last 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoonscilantro into chicken mixture; divide evenly among tortillas, along with remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Garnish with radish slices and lime wedges, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken and vegetables instead of cooking them in a skillet.
  • To make the fajitas more flavorful, marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have fajita seasoning, you can make your own by mixing together chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • To make the fajitas more kid-friendly, omit the jalapenos or use a milder pepper, such as a bell pepper.
  • Serve the fajitas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

These easy chicken fajitas are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or for a fun and festive party. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these chicken fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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