FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

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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

Time 30m

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. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MzJocelyn Groves24
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Briana Hernandez
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Zahid Rajar
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was so flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Samuel Gonzalez
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These fajitas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mathi Alagan
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Baguma Moses
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Zahra Zaali
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was so flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Willis Musumi
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These fajitas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


shadow Almai
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ajmira Ajmira
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Subhan Dawar
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was so flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Halliru Yakubu
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These fajitas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Axell Perez
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


sp TYPIST
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Otaku scientist
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I'm not a huge fan of fajitas, but these were really good! The chicken was so flavorful and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make these again.


Usman khan Khan
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These fajitas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Phillip Grindstaff
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I made these fajitas for my family last night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and the veggies were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdmahadol
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These fajitas were amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the veggies were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.