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Chicken Fajitas with Extra Cheese

Chicken Fajitas with Extra Cheese


  • Author: Elena Bennett
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Easy Chicken Fajitas with Extra Cheese for a yummy weeknight dinner!


Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips for quick cooking.
  • Bell Peppers: A mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers adds sweetness and crunch.
  • Onion: A medium onion sliced to enhance the fajita flavor profile.
  • Fajita Seasoning: A blend of spices to marinate the chicken and veggies, adding that quintessential fajita taste.
  • Olive Oil: For cooking the meat and vegetables, giving them a beautiful golden color.
  • Cheese: Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, melted on top of the fajitas for that gooey goodness.
  • Tortillas: Flour tortillas for wrapping your sizzling fajitas, making them easy to hold and eat.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken breast with fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let it marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
  2. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring often, until fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. Once everything is cooked, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken and vegetables, allowing it to melt for a couple of minutes.
  5. Serve the fajita mixture on warm tortillas, garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Fresh Veggies: Opt for fresh, vibrant bell peppers and onion for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Make sure to use a large enough skillet and cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the chicken.
  • Serve Immediately: Fajitas are best served hot and fresh with melted cheese; prepare everything in advance to serve right off the stove!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fajita
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, fajitas, cheese