Flavorful chicken is mixed with salsa, peppers, and onions for this popular recipe. Prepare a double or triple batch of these chicken fajitas on a Sunday night and you can have your lunches ready to go for the whole week ahead. The chicken freezes and reheats extremely well, making it a great packable lunch option.
Chicken Fajita Wraps
Servings 2
Calories 166 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 White onion (medium, thinly sliced and divided)
- 1 Green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 Boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup Tomato salsa
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lime
- Leafy lettuce (for serving)
Instructions
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Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add half of the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
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Stir in the cumin and chili powder.
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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Add the chicken, salsa, and chicken stock to the pan and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to simmer and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through.
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Meanwhile, melt the remaining olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
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Add the other half of the onion and all of the bell pepper and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until slightly softened. Set aside.
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Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to cool.
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Bring the stock in the pan back to a boil and reduce for 5-8 minutes.
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Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred with two forks.
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Place back into the pan and reduce the heat to low.
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Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasonings to taste.
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Serve on leaves of lettuce, topped with sautéed onions and peppers.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajita Wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 770mg33%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 900IU18%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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