Abuelo’s Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Abuelo’s Chicken Fajitas are sizzling platters of grilled chicken strips marinated in spices, served with sautéed bell peppers and onions, accompanied by warm tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, providing a delicious and customizable Tex-Mex dining experience.

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Abuelo's Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Make our Abuelo's Chicken Fajitas Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Chicken Fajitas will taste just like Abuelo's.

Prep Time35 minutes mins

Active Time25 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Party Recipe

Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex

Keyword: Abuelo's, Chicken Recipe

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 large Onions each cut into 8 wedges
• 1 large Green Bell Pepper seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breast Halves (1 to 1-1/4 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons Dry Fajita Seasoning
• 1 cup Salsa, store bought or homemade, of choice (See Box Below for Links to Recipes) to serve
• 1 cup Sour Cream to serve
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Blend Cheese to serve
• 4 cups shredded Iceberg Lettuce to serve
• Ten 8-inch Flour Tortillas to serve

Instructions

• Pour oil into a large skillet. Place skillet over medium-high heat.
• When oil is hot and shimmering, add onions and peppers. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions are tender and fragrant.
• In a small bowl, add chicken and fajita seasoning. Mix well until chicken is thoroughly coated with seasoning.
• Add chicken to skillet. Continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until no pink remains in chicken (internal temperature should be at least 165°F) and onions are browned, stirring frequently.
• Place chicken mixture onto a large platter.
• Place salsa, sour cream, cheese and lettuce into individual serving bowls.
• Warm tortillas and place on a plate.
• Serve immediately.

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