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Sizzling Mexican Fajitas

Sizzling Mexican Fajitas
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yields
8 servings

Full of fresh flavour and lower in fat, these easy fajitas make family dining- in so much fun and at a fraction of the cost of eating out. Set out bowls of extra shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce, and sour cream or thick yogurt; then bring the warmed tortillas and chicken and veggie mixture to the table and allow everyone to personalize their fajitas ‘ watch them disappear.

Courtesy of the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

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ingredients

2
Tbsp (30 mL) butter, divided
12
oz (375 g) boneless skinless chicken, cut into strips
1
Tbsp (15 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
1
tsp (5 mL) each, chili powder and cumin
¼
tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper
2
clove garlic, minced
8
small whole wheat tortillas (about 7-inches/18 cm)
1
cup (250 mL) sliced mushrooms
1
onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
1
each, sweet red and green pepper, sliced into strips
1
cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe bowl melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter in the microwave. Add chicken, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic; mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven 8 minutes or until heated through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms, onion and peppers; cook stirring frequently for 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Transfer to bowl. Add chicken strips to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Return vegetables to skillet; stir until heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Spoon chicken and vegetable mixture over centre of each tortilla and sprinkle with Canadian Cheddar cheese. Serve with suggested toppings.

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