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Chicken Fajitas Burritos


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious chicken fajitas wrapped in a soft tortilla, great for a quick meal!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
  • 1 to cups cooked rice (cilantro-lime rice works well)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or a blend)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and onion powder.
  3. Cook 5–6 minutes until chicken is browned and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then add bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
  5. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, squeeze lime juice over the mixture, and cook another 2 minutes until everything is well combined.
  7. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side or microwave for 20 seconds to make them pliable.
  8. Add a layer of rice in the center.
  9. Spoon on fajita chicken/veggies.
  10. Add black beans (optional).
  11. Sprinkle with cheese.
  12. Add salsa, sour cream, and cilantro if using.
  13. Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up into a burrito.
  14. For a crisp exterior, toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients.
  • Great for meal prep!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg