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Chicken Fajita Tacos

See how to make chicken fajitas fast with a simple marinade and fresh ingredients! Sautéed chicken, peppers and onions, it's your favorite Text Mex dish for Taco Tuesday!

Cook Time
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Marinade:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips
For the Fajitas: 
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 6 flour tortillas 8 inches, warmed
For Serving
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • taco sauce
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons of oil, lime juice, and seasonings; add the chicken. Seal and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
  2. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.
  3. To the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through.
  4. Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with cheese, taco sauce, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 fajita Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Potassium 620mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1007IU (20%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 fajita
Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Potassium 620mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1007IU 20%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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