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Sizzling Tex-Mex Fajita Wraps

Discover this easy-to-make Tex-Mex Fajita Wrap recipe inspired by a famous street food classic with your creative twist. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner or a weekend cookout!

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (any color)
  • 8 fajita tortillas
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Shredded cheese, for serving
  • Sliced jalapeños, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, onion, and bell peppers. Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Mix well to coat evenly.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned vegetables and cook for about 4 minutes or until they start to soften.
  3. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Warm up the fajita tortillas on a separate pan or directly over an open flame for 10 15 seconds per side. Be careful not to burn them!
  5. Assemble your fajita wraps by placing a portion of the cooked chicken and vegetables onto each warm tortilla, followed by a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll them up tightly to create your perfect Tex Mex Fajita Wraps. Enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe is in the seasoning, so don't be shy with the taco seasoning mix. It gives the dish a bold, smoky flavor that transports you straight to a Tex-Mex cookout.

Notes

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans for a complete, satisfying meal.

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas are believed to have originated in the Mexican state of Sinaloa and became popular in the United States during the 1960s when beef skirt steak was served to U.S. soldiers stationed in Mexico. The dish has since evolved, with chicken and other proteins becoming popular alternatives.