Firecracker Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta

Allergens

Dairy (in cheese)

Ingredients

• 8 oz chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large onion, sliced into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp taco seasoning mix
• 1 lime, juiced
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Sour cream, to taste

Instructions

1. Combine chicken, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, mix taco seasoning with 2 cups of water.
3. Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet on high heat.
6. Drain and discard the marinade from the chicken and veggies.
7. Cook chicken until browned, about 2 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
8. In the same skillet, cook onions and peppers until slightly charred, about 3 4 minutes.
9. Assemble fajitas by placing cooked chicken, onions, and peppers onto tortillas, topping with cheese.
10. Fold tortillas and serve with lime wedges, cilantro, and sour cream.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to this sizzling Tex-Mex feast is in the marinade, so don't skimp on time when letting the chicken soak it up.

Notes

Be sure to use a cast iron skillet for maximum flavor and sizzle factor.