Smothered Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Name: Smothered Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 large chicken breast fillets; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 habanero; 1 onion; 6 -8 mushrooms, sliced; 4 cups monterey jack cheese; 4 -6 flour tortillas; water; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 -3 large chicken breast fillets
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 habanero
1 onion
6 -8 mushrooms, sliced
4 cups monterey jack cheese
4 -6 flour tortillas
water
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

1
Slice up all of bell peppers, mushrooms and onions, clean seeds out of habanero pepper and dice up. Set aside.
2
Dice up chicken breast into bite size pieces.
3
In a large skillet add chicken pieces and cover with enough water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 30 minutes.
4
Drain any water from skillet.
5
Add chicken pieces back to skillet and add all the bell peppers, onion, habanero chili pepper and mushrooms.
6
Add salt and pepper to taste.
7
Cover and steam chicken and veggies 5 minutes.
8
Drain again if any water is in skillet.
9
Add back to skillet and add the monterey jack cheese.
10
Stir all together until melted.
11
Place 2-3 Tablespoons of mixture onto 1 floured tortilla and roll up. Repeat until mixture is all used up.
12
Serve and enjoy!
13
Note: you can fry the floured tortilla with mixture after rolled up with alittle olive oil until lightly brown on both sides for a crispy crunch.

967

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 large chicken breast fillets, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Smothered Chicken Fajitas 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.

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Smothered Chicken Fajitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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