Best Weeknight Fajitas Recipes

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WEEKNIGHT SKILLET FAJITAS



Weeknight Skillet Fajitas image

Strips of chicken cooked with sliced tri-color peppers and onions are served in tortillas for these quick and easy fajitas.

Provided by Bird's Eye

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Birds Eye®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) bag Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Tri-Color Pepper & Onion Blend
1 teaspoon ground cumin or fajita seasoning blend
1 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Recipe Ready Tri-Color Peppers & Onions Blend, cumin and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.*
  • Serve in flour tortillas. Garnish, if desired, with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1116.9 mg

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FAJITAS FOR TWO



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My family loves fajitas and asks for them at least once a week. This quick and easy version gets as close to the version our local taqueria serves.-Tanya Cook, West Salem, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons marinade for chicken
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into strips
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
4 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce and tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine the seasonings; set aside 1 tablespoon. Add 2 tablespoons oil, marinade for chicken, juices and Liquid Smoke if desired to remaining mixture; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and reserved seasonings in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Spoon chicken and vegetables onto tortillas; fold in sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts :

WEEKNIGHT FAJITAS



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Chicken breasts, bell peppers and onions are briefly marinated in Italian dressing, stir-fried and wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick-and-easy main dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
8 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Pour dressing over chicken, peppers, onions, garlic and oregano in large bowl; toss lightly. Let stand 10 min. Drain chicken mixture; discard dressing.
  • Add chicken mixture to large skillet; cook and stir 10 min. or until chicken is done. Stir in tomatoes.
  • Top tortillas with chicken mixture; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

WEEKNIGHT SKILLET FAJITAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 bag (14 oz.) Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Tri-Color Peppers & Onions Blend
1 tsp. ground cumin or fajita seasoning blend
1 tsp. salt
8 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in Recipe Ready Tri-Color Peppers & Onions Blend, cumin and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.*
  • 3. Serve in flour tortillas. Garnish, if desired, with lime wedges.
  • *Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer.

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