These easy weeknight chicken fajitas with seared chicken with Mexican spices served on a tortilla with chipotle sour cream, veggies, cheese, and garnishes.
Garnish - The following are all optional and not limited to: cheese and fresh cilantro
Instructions
Fajita Seasoning Directions
Mix all the spices together in a sealed container and shake, or whisk together well in a small bowl.
Chipotle Sour Cream Directions
Mix the sour cream, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce with a whisk, until well blended. Place into the refrigerator until fajitas are ready to be built.
The Fajitas
Coat the chicken tenders well with the prepared fajita seasoning.
Chop and slice peppers into ¼ inch strips, no more than 3 inches in length.Slice off the root end and the tip of the red onion. Set it on one of its flat sides and cut down through the middle of the onion, then slice each half into ¼ inch wide strips by slicing from one flat side to the other.
Add one tablespoon of oil to a large cast iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders and sauté. Cook each tender, about 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove them from the pan and set aside in a warm place.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add in the onions and toss to coat. Add a small pinch of salt to help the cooking process. Cook onion for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to wilt. Toss in the bell pepper slices into the pan, toss to coat and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the onions and peppers from the pan and place on a platter with the chicken in a warm place until tortillas are done.
Prepare tortillas, per package instructions or toast slightly over a gas burner. Remove the chipotle sour cream from the refrigerator and stir well. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, smear some of the mixture onto the warmed tortilla.
Top with chicken tenders, peppers and onions and garnish with cheese and a sprinkle of cilantro and any toppings you wish to add.Serve immediately and try not to bite your fingers.Serve immediately.
Notes
You will not use all of the fajita seasoning. You can store the leftover seasoning in an airtight jar or container for later use.
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