Swanny's Killer Fajitas

Swanny's Killer Fajitas

This is a great basic fajita recipe which can be tweaked to accommodate the whole family. Add some black beans or Spanish rice. Easy to spice up or down. Top each serving with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and spoonfuls of sour cream, taco sauce, and guacamole.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • ½ large red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup sour cream, divided
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce, divided
  • ½ cup diced tomato, divided

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken strips in a bowl and stir in lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper; marinate chicken for 15 to 30 minutes.

Step 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and pour in olive oil. Cook and stir red bell pepper and onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; move vegetables to the outer edge of the skillet.

Step 3
Place chicken strips with marinade in the center of the skillet and cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 3 minutes; cook and stir chicken and vegetables together until liquid in skillet has evaporated, about 2 more minutes. Set chicken and vegetables aside.

Step 4
Place corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate with damp paper towels separating each tortilla. Cook in microwave until tortillas are hot and flexible, about 30 seconds.

Step 5
Place corn tortillas onto 4 serving plates; spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Step 6
Top each tortilla with 1/4 of the chicken and vegetable mixture; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.

Step 7
Sprinkle each tortilla with 1/4 cup lettuce and 2 tablespoons diced tomato.

Step 8
Top with any other desired toppings; repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257
Calories
13g
Fat
20g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat6g 29%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium136mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars3g
Protein17g
Vitamin C48mg 240%
Calcium63mg 5%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium336mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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