ASPARAGUS CHICKEN FAJITAS

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"When my children visited their aunt, she served these colorful fajitas," writes Marlene Mohr from Cincinnati, Ohio. "They were so impressed, they brought the recipe home to me. It's a great way for them to eat vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours, turning several times., Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add the asparagus, peppers, corn and onion. Cook, uncovered for 7 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Spoon 1/2 cup on each tortilla; fold in sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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