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Chicken Fajitas Fiesta Time!

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Chicken Fajitas Fiesta Time!

Today as we’re heading into a long weekend, I’m going to hook you up with some excellent Chicken Fajitas plus 5 more recipes, so you can have the BEST meal with the most delicious food!

Trust me you’re going to be set!

Easy Chicken Fajitas!

Easy Chicken Fajitas made in a skillet – super delicious and perfect for a party!

I love fajitas, don’t you? Chicken Fajitas are an easy weeknight meal and the leftovers are fabulous!

Fajitas are also great for a party and easy to make at home. You can purchase a fajita marinade, but why not make your own? You can control the sodium plus get fabulous flavor with just a little effort!

Fajitas are easy to make!

Fajitas are easy to make at home too!

The marinade is easy to make. You’ll start with the spices – cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic, salt & pepper. Mix that with a little lime juice and olive oil and that’s it!

If you’re serving a crowd, double the recipe and put the veggie and chicken in  separate Ziploc bags. That way you can cook them to the right “done-ness”  more easily. Also if you have a vegan or vegetarian diners, then you won’t have to make a separate dish!

Do you love fajitas?

Everyone loves fajitas, don’t you agree?

Aren’t the colors of the peppers and onions beautiful? This meal is simple and quick! And you know what….if you’re lucky enough to have some leftovers, they make a killer omelet on day two!

Or here’s another idea add the leftover fajitas to a bowl of crunchy lettuce. Add salsa and a bit of sour cream – instant salad!

I’ve even used leftovers to make Fajita Soup, I do love leftovers! 😀

 

Fajita Platter

Fajita Platter

And remember I said I was going to hook you up? Here is the rest of the meal – a cocktail, guacamole, rice and beans – even a recipe for mini churros! Check this out!

Party recipes!

Having a party? Here’s everything you need to run out the menu!

Every party needs a cocktail! Let’s start this party with a margarita! In fact, make a pitcher – you can find the link here from An Affair from the Heart!

How about some guacamole? This recipe from A Kitchen Hoors Adventure is sweet, spicy and delicious!

Rice and beans are also a must! The Spanish Rice recipe is from the Foodie Affair and Black Beans from Hostess at Heart you’ll love this recipe, it’s quick & easy!

To wrap up the party let’s go back to the Foodie Affair for Mini Churros!

Are you set? All you need now is music, let’s get this party started!

Chicken Fajitas
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5 from 8 votes

Chicken Fajitas

Love fajitas - such an easy weeknight meal, plus the leftovers are fabulous! You can buy a marinade at the store, but why not make your own? It tastes better and you can use good quality ingredients!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Souper Chef Deb

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced or cubed
  • 2 bell peppers your choice - red and orange or yellow and green, thinly sliced - just mix it up!
  • 1 jalapenos pepper minced - (if you aren't a fan of heat, remove the ribs and seeds. That's where the heat comes from)
  • 1 onion cut into slivers
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • corn and/or flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Prepare & slice/dice the chicken. Put in a gallon Ziploc bag.
  • Slice the peppers and onion - add them to the chicken, set aside.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients; oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, cilantro, garlic, salt & pepper into a small bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Pour marinade over chicken and peppers, seal tightly and mix the marinade throughout the bag to combine.
  • Put the bag into a large bowl (just in case it springs a leak!). Flip the bag a couple of times to distribute the marinade.
  • On a hot grill or with a heavy fry pan, heat to medium/medium-high and fry until the veggie are just crisp and the chicken is cooked thru.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 22.6% | Vitamin C: 71.1% | Calcium: 5.1% | Iron: 9.6%

Here’s a couple more ideas for you! Serve some salsa alongside, try my Pico de Gallo and Mango Salsa, yum!

Having a party? Start your fiesta off with a bang by serving Chicken Fajitas! Crowd pleasing meal great for a party or for a fun night at home, flavorful and fabulous!

Having a party? Start your fiesta off with a bang by serving Chicken Fajitas! Crowd pleasing meal great for a party or for a fun night at home, flavorful and fabulous!

About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Comments

  1. Julie says


    I love a great Fajita and you sure have a knack for putting this kind of dish together! Thank you for putting my beans in there. That is definitely a meal that I’d love to have on my table!

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  3. Dan from Platter Talk says


    Very nicely done and beautifully photographed! I love fajitas and for some unknown reason I’ve never made them. I love the use of lime juice in this recipe; I can only imagine how great this must have tasted!

    Reply

  4. Sandra Shaffer says


    What a delicious menu! I think I’ll make your chicken fajitas to take to work for lunch this week. Easy and so flavorful! I’ll have to wait for the margarita for after work 🙂

    Reply

  5. Michelle says

    I’m loving your chicken fajitas…that’s one dinner everyone here can always agree on! And I love the rest of the dinner…makes life easier when it’s all planned out for you!

    Reply

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Meet Souper Chef Deb

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Learn More . . .