Description
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with this flavorful Chicken Fajita Burrito recipe. Tender chicken seasoned with a blend of spices, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fajita:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken and season with spices. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion until soft and charred.
- Combine Ingredients: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix everything together.
- Assemble Burritos: Warm tortillas, place chicken mixture in the center, add toppings, fold, and roll up tightly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat or low-carb tortillas as a substitute.
- Add guacamole or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- For spicier burritos, include jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
