Fajita Pitas Recipe

Name: Fajita Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 large sweet pepper, halved and seeded; 1 large onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese; 8 pita pocket halves; Guacamole and sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large sweet pepper, halved and seeded
1 large onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
8 pita pocket halves
Guacamole and sour cream, optional

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. For salsa, combine first four ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil.
2
Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0, 4-6 minutes per side.
3
Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a
4
. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium tomato, finely chopped, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Fajita Pitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fajita Pitas

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