Fajitas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that is typically made with grilled meat, bell peppers, and onions. The meat is usually marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and then grilled until tender. The peppers and onions are also grilled until they are slightly charred and tender. Fajitas are typically served with tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Our article has two easy fajita skillet recipes - chicken and beef fajitas. We'll provide step-by-step instructions for each recipe, along with all the ingredients you'll need to make this flavorful dish at home. Let's get cooking!
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FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET
Make these chicken fajitas for the whole family, in only 30 minutes.
Provided by Knorr
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA
You can have this quick, easy fajita pasta on the table in no time. We love the kicked-up Southwestern flavor, and I like being able to make the whole meal in my cast-iron skillet. I sometimes garnish it with crushed corn chips. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning; cook and stir until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add onion, green pepper and remaining 4-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In the same skillet, add broth, diced tomatoes, green chiles, cream and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Return macaroni, chicken and vegetables to skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
STEAK FAJITA SKILLET
Make and share this Steak Fajita Skillet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Poultry
Time 20m
Yield 4 fajita skillets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, fry tortilla strips in 2 tablespoons oil on both sides for 1 minute or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken, beef, green pepper, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and pepper in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, and lime juice until smooth, add to the pan.
- Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
- Stir in pineapple, and tomato, heat through.
- Serve with tortilla strips.
FAJITA SKILLET
This amazing recipe gives you authentic fajita flavor in 30 minutes without using a mix! And pineapple and tomato combine for a real treat that will have everybody coming back for seconds. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, fry tortilla strips in 2 tablespoons oil on both sides for 1 minute or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , In the same skillet, cook the chicken, beef, green pepper, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin and pepper in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and lime juice until smooth; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in pineapple and tomato; heat through. Serve with tortilla strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
KNORR® MANGO LIME FAJITA SKILLET
Fajitas are easily my family's favorite! The Knorr® Mango Fajita Skillet takes it up a few notches with the surprise burst of sweet mango and the amazing flavors of Knorr® Mexican Rice. Your family will love this on its own, or served on flour tortillas with a dollop of sour cream!
Provided by Lady Jalapeno
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic into a resealable 1-gallon plastic bag.
- Pound steak to 1/4 inch thickness; slice into 1/2-inch strips. Place in bag with marinade; seal shut. Turn bag over to distribute marinade. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove meat from plastic bag; discard marinade.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add meat; cook and stir until well-browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, peppers, 1 clove minced garlic, jalapeno, water, 1/4 lime juice and salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer.
- Add Knorr® Rice SidesTM - Mexican flavored rice, stir, cover and cook until most the water is absorbed and rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 minutes. Toss in mango and cilantro to warm. Serve immediately as a skillet meal, or serve in flour tortillas with sour cream!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 15 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The fresher the vegetables and the better the quality of the meat, the tastier your fajitas will be.
- Marinate the meat: Marinating the meat in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the meat over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the meat while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the meat will not cook evenly and will end up steamed instead of seared.
- Cook the vegetables separately: Cooking the vegetables separately from the meat will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked and soggy.
- Serve the fajitas immediately: Fajitas are best served hot off the grill or skillet. Top them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Conclusion:
Fajitas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a fun and festive party. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can easily make restaurant-quality fajitas at home. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give fajitas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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