Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

Name: Chipotle Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 c. sliced mushrooms; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tbsp. chopped chipotles in adobo; 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 8 warm flour tortillas; Grated Cheddar cheese, for serving; Cilantro, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jan 11, 2016

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Yields:

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

These spicy chicken fajitas take barely any time and require only a cast-iron skillet. Oh, and they're great too!

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Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped chipotles in adobo
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
8 warm flour tortillas
Grated Cheddar cheese, for serving
Cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate; reserve skillet.
2. Step 2Add pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in chipotles, lime juice, and chicken. Cook stirring until warm. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Serve chicken and vegetables with tortillas and toppings.