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“Mouthwatering Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Avocado Salsa (Gluten-Free)”

Discover a scrumptious and easy-to-make gluten-free Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas recipe served with a creamy avocado salsa. This mouthwatering dish combines the best of Tex-Mex flavors while staying true to traditional Mexican cuisine. Enjoy a flavorful Mexican night at home with this crowd-pleasing recipe.

🕒 Prep: 15 mins - Cook: 20 mins - Total: 35 mins
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Dairy, Soy (Sour cream)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 gluten
  • free tortillas
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, marinate the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken until cooked through, about 6 8 minutes per side. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  3. In another non stick skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions until tender, about 4 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a separate bowl, prepare the creamy avocado salsa by combining diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and sour cream. Mix well.

Chef’s Insight

Use a mix of bell pepper colors for added visual appeal.

Notes

Adjust the spice level according to personal preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

Fajitas originated in Mexico as a simple grilled meat dish, often served on tortillas.