Quick, easy, healthy – Chicken Fajitas

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When it comes to recipes, the words “quick” and “easy” are my favorites. And when that recipe is also something healthy, and delicious? Even better! Today I wanted to share with you a recipe from eMeals, because this baby has it all. I especially love that you can really load up on the vegetables, hooray for veggie power! And right now is a great time to try out eMeals, sign up for the two week free trial!

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The recipe calls for fajita seasoning. You can find a great recipe for homemade fajita seasoning right here.

And without further adieu, let’s make some fajitas:

Quick and easy chicken fajitas
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 tsp olive oil
  • 1-1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 1 Tbsp fajita seasoning (see above for link to fajita seasoning recipe)
  • ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
  • 2 large bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • Fresh salsa
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with fajita seasoning, salt and pepper. Sauté chicken in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes or until browned; add ½ cup water, and simmer until liquid almost evaporates. Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
  2. Add onion, bell peppers and tomatoes to skillet; sauté 5 minutes or until bell peppers are tender. Return chicken to skillet.
  3. Serve chicken mixture in tortillas with lime wedges and salsa.


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