chicken fajita

This one pot ground chicken fajita pasta is the perfect busy weeknight rush dinner. Ground chicken paired with warm spices, onions, peppers, creamy sour cream and of course - CHEESE! You'll love how easy this dish is to make and it's only one pot!

One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta

chicken

yellow onion, diced

red bell pepper, diced

yellow bell pepper, diced

garlic,

chili powder

smoked paprika

cumin

Kosher salt,

Black pepper,

tomato sauce

chicken stock

pasta

sour cream

cilantro

shredded Mexican blend cheese

In a large high sided skillet add 1...

In a large high sided skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and set over medium heat.

When the oil is hot add in the...

When the oil is hot add in the ground chicken, yellow onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Cook until the meat is fully cooked and...

Cook until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink and the vegetables have started to soften.

Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and...

Pour in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and the dried pasta. Stir to combine.

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes...

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes or until the past is fully cooked. If the mixture cooks down too much before the pasta is fully cooked add a little more stock.

After the pasta is fully cooked the mixture...

After the pasta is fully cooked the mixture should be creamy but thick. Stir in the sour cream and cilantro.

Top with cheese and let the warmth of...

Top with cheese and let the warmth of the pasta melt the cheese.

Optional - Melt the cheese under an oven...

Optional - Melt the cheese under an oven broiler if in an oven safe dish.

30 Minute Chicken Fajita Salad with fresh veggies, chipotle chicken, creamy avocado then topped with a zesty Chimichurri Dressing. This Chicken Fajita Salad is one flavorful dinner recipe that's sure to please any crowd.

Chicken Fajita Salad

chicken breast

garlic powder

dry cilantro

sea salt

chipotle chili powder

black pepper

grape seed oil

green leaf lettuce, chopped

yellow pepper, juilienned

red pepper, julienned

pickled red onion

avocado, sliced

cherry tomatoes, halved

garlic

red wine vinegar

lime juice

olive oil

red pepper flakes

salt & pepper

In a small bowl, add smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dry cilantro, sea salt, chipotle chili powder and black pepper. Mix to combine.

Season both sides of the chicken breast with spice mixture. Set aside.

Heat large skillet to medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil to the pan and then add julienned peppers. Saute until slightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from the pan and then add 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil and then immediately add the seasoned chicken breast. Sear both sides for 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Remove from the pan and let rest. Slice when the chicken has cooled down.

For the dressing: add garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to a small food processor or blender. Blend until the cilantro is finely chopped. Then add olive oil to the food processor and blend until the dressing combines.

To assemble the salad add green leaf lettuce to a large bowl (or four individual bowls), top with sliced chicken breast, sautéed peppers, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado. Serve with chimichurri dressing on the side.

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These chicken fajita meal prep bowls are the low carb version of regular chicken fajitas. High in proteins and fats, and great for busy people.

Healthy Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowl

chicken thighs

lemon juice

red bell pepper

yellow bell pepper

green bell pepper

onion

tsp chilli powder

paprika

cumin powder

black pepper and salt

Mix chili powder, red pepper, cumin, a dash...

Mix chili powder, red pepper, cumin, a dash black pepper, and salt, and set aside.

Cut chicken thighs into thin strips. Then, add...

Cut chicken thighs into thin strips. Then, add half of the seasoning, garlic, lemon juice and a dash of salt to them.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add...

Heat olive oil in a pan and add chicken strips. Cook for 10 minutes or until fully cooked.

Now, remove the chicken, add sliced onions and...

Now, remove the chicken, add sliced onions and bell peppers, and the rest of the seasoning. Stir fry for 5-minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 390 degrees F (200...

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Place Brussel sprouts in a single layer on...

Place Brussel sprouts in a single layer on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.

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If you're a fan of meal prepping, try these low carb chicken fajita meal prep bowls. They are a good source of protein and great for packing up for work.

Healthy Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowl (Low-carb)

Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls are teamed with cilantro lime quinoa and is a healthy, tasty, fast recipe to make lunch prep for weekdays super easy!

Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls

Chilli Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Cumin Powder

Black Pepper (ground)

Salt

Quinoa

Cilantro

Lime Juice

Olive Oil

Garlic (minced)

Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless (cut into thin strips))

Red Bell Peppers (deseeded and sliced)

Yellow Bell Peppers (deseeded and sliced)

Pepper

Onion (sliced (large))

Diced Avocados

Lime Wedges

Guacamole

To make the fajita seasoning, mix together chilli powder, cayenne pepper, cumin powder, ground pepper and salt in a bowl and set aside.

Start by adding half the fajita seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the chicken. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the chicken to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes till the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy.

Remove the chicken on a plate, and add onions and bell peppers to the pan. Add the remaining fajita seasoning and stir fry for 3-4 minutes on high heat.

Chicken Fajita

Meanwhile start cooking the quinoa. Start by washing it a few times in cold water. Add quinoa, two cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes till the quinoa is cooked through and soft and fluffy. Once the quinoa is cooked through, add lime juice and cilantro and mix.

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

To assemble the chicken fajita meal prep lunch bowls, divide quinoa evenly into the bowls. Divide the chicken and peppers on top. Let them cool slightly before placing the lids on top and refrigerating.

To serve, remove the lid on the containers and heat them in the microwave. Top with your favourite topping and enjoy!

Assembling the Meal Prep Bowls

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Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls are teamed with cilantro lime quinoa and is a healthy, tasty, fast recipe to make lunch prep for weekdays super easy! Substitute chicken with beef or shrimp. Gluten free and dairy free. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:03 - Fajita Seasoning
0:12 - Prep Chicken
0:22 - Prep Quinoa
0:31 - Cook Chicken with Veggies
0:57 - Serve

Healthy Chicken Fajita Meal Prep bowls with cilantro lime quinoa ( Gluten Free )| My Food Story

Tex Mex Chicken Salad – a quick, simple and healthy lunch or dinner made with tender and juicy chicken, bell peppers and fresh lime.

Tex Mex Chicken Salad

onion powder

salt

mustard Dijon mustard paleo/keto brand

juice from 1 lime

chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)

butter divided

medium bell peppers (thinly

butter lettuce leaves

romaine lettuce leaves

For serving:

lime wedges

avocado

In a resealable small jar, combine all the ingredients for the seasonings. Seal and shake well. Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons for the bell peppers.

In a large resealable bag, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice and 5 teaspoons of the fajita seasonings. Add the chicken to the bag and seal. Press the marinade into the chicken and allow to marinate while you prepare the vegetables (or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use).

Slice the the onions and bell peppers.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and allow to cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Add the bell peppers and sprinkle with the reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons of fajita seasonings. If you like the peppers with a nice crunch - cook for about 3-5 minutes. And if you like them softer, leave them on for about 2-3 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter on the same skillet and brown the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through.

Arrange the lettuce in a large salad bowl or plate, top with chicken and bell peppers. Add sliced avocados, lime wedges and any other toppings of your choice.

Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole is a perfect dinner idea for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and so quick to throw together!

Chicken Fajita Casserole

instant rice

cream cheese

frozen stir fry vegetables

tomatoes

chicken broth

fajita

Mexican cheese, shredded

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

To a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, rice, stir fry vegetables, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning. 

Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the Mexican cheese. Stir well to combine. 

Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish. 

Cover and bake for 35 minutes. 

Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Mexican cheese and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes. 

Sprinkle with cilantro or more sour cream. 

This Chicken Fajita Pasta is fresh, bold and flavorful, and made in just one pan! Everything you love about fajitas, transformed into a delicious pasta dish.

Chicken Fajita Pasta

Tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola oil))

garlic (, minced)

green bell pepper (, chopped)

red bell pepper (chopped)

milk

can diced tomatoes (, undrained)

Penne Pastas (, regular or whole wheat)

salsa and sour cream (,

In a small bowl combine the fajita marinade ingredients.&nbsp;

Place the chopped chicken in one large ziplock bag, and the veggies in another large ziplock bag. Pour half of the marinade into each bag and toss them to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or up to a few hours.

When ready to cook, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken (discard any remaining marinade), and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip chicken to cook on the other side until cooked through (about 165 degrees F). Remove to a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Add veggies and garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes, until tender. Remove to the plate with the chicken.

In the same skillet, add the broth, milk, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and salt.

Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.&nbsp;

Add the chicken and veggies back into the skillet and stir to combine until heated through.&nbsp;

Serve immediately, topped with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

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This Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet is filled with all the flavors of your classic fajitas but in a super quick and easy skillet meal!

Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet

red bell pepper (sliced)

green bell pepper (sliced)

rice (I use Jasmine rice)

pkg. Fajita seasoning mix* (found by the taco seasoning)

lime (juice of)

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

Sour Cream

Pico de Gallo

Avocado slices

Lime wedges

Shredded Cheese

Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet (preferably not non-stick) over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the peppers and onions are charred and blistered.

Add in the rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, lime juice, chicken, salt and pepper. Stir the mixture, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 16 to 18 minutes, until rice is tender.

Fluff rice with a fork or wooden spoon and serve with the optional fajita toppings. Enjoy!

Had so much liquid still in the pot but flavour was good!

Made this for dinner tonight.  No one else has come to the table yet.  It was soccer practice night.  I had leftover chicken in the fridge.  It had been marinated in McCormick's Mojito Lime and then baked in the oven.  I didn't measure the chicken.  It seemed more than two cups.  This is incredible.  I will definitely be making this again.  Hoping everyone else likes it.  If not, lots of yummy leftovers for me.  Now I want to try more of your recipes.  Thanks for this one.  :)

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