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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 277.7
  • Total Fat: 16.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.7 mg
  • Sodium: 599.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Protein: 16.6 g

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Chicken Fajitas

Submitted by: MOMOF2NJ

Introduction

Delicious, healthy and filling Delicious, healthy and filling
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    3 Chicken breast fillets (cut into strips)
    1 green pepper (cut into strips)
    1 red pepper (cut into strips
    8 - 8" Flour Tortillas

    Marinade:
    1 lime
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    1/2 tsp cumin
    1/2 tsp chili powder
    1/2 tsp cilantro

    Toppings: (your choice)
    Guacamole
    Sour Cream
    Salsa
    Corn
    Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    Chopped Lettuce
    Tomatoes
    Refried Beans

Directions

Mix together marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and marinate for minimum of 30 minutes to maximum of overnight)

Saute peppers in 1 Tbl of canola oil. Add onion slices. Remove peppers and onions when soft and set aside. Add chicken to pan (add more oil if necessary) Cook until almost done (approx 5 minutes and add peppers. Cook for a few minutes more and serve. While chicken is cooking, prepare the toppings in individual bowls for serving. Warm up tortillas in a tortilla warmer, or individually in the microwave on a paper towel for 15 seconds each. Place fajita mixture in the tortilla. Let each person add their own toppings and wrap tightly. Serves 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMOF2NJ.






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  • JOOPRINCESS

    Incredible!
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    This is my first time ever making fajitas. The marinade for the chicken is phenomenal. I used two limes instead of one, so there was enough marinade for all three breasts to soak. I let them marinate for three hours. The chicken, peppers and onions had enough flavor, I didn't NEED other toppings. :) - 2/3/10

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  • KSSONRISA

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    These were awesome! Restaurant quality! I added 1/4 tsp. garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. oregano to the marinade. I marinated the vegetables in a seperate bag. Used ff sour cream, colby jack cheese (fine shred), and salsa as toppings. - 10/8/08

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  • ANGELLGAL

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    These were FABULOUS! I too added some garlic to the mix. We didn't even put anything else on them - they were so good as is! - 8/23/11

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  • MENERI


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    Haven't made it, but guessing that the nutrition info excludes all toppings. what about the oil that is not even listed?

    Marinade looks really good, though! - 8/12/11

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  • MAYGIRL14

    Very Good
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    I added zuchinni and punched the spices up a bit, too. Very good! - 3/19/10

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  • PITTYPAT9

    Very Good
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    Loved this recipe! I too would add a little on the spices, add a red onion and a dash of chicken stock at the end. - 4/8/09

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  • BDIMICK


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    As a former Weight Watcher Member you can cut the fat even more in this recipe by using non-stick spray for the chicken and a non-stick skillet. - 10/7/07

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  • PHOLLIDAY1

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    Not a fan. Marinated for four URA n still tasteless - 11/1/12

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  • ROYALMAMMA3

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    I loved it. I was looking for some way to add to my Fajitas and these seasonings were PERFECT!!!! Recommend to anyone. Very easy. All we added was a little cheese to those that wanted it. Salad is a great side. - 2/6/12

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  • HEIDISHOPE

    Very Good
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    loved them and esp. loved that I could control the ingredients so we weren't eating chemicals and preservatives we would have found in a flavoring packet or jar. - 10/31/11

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  • FREE2BJEN

    Very Good
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    Very good thank you! - 9/13/11

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  • JOANNEVENT111

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    great recipe- very quick and easy ! I used 100% whole wheat tortillas and cooking spray. just wondering though... are the toppings calculated in the nutritional value or do I need to add them separately to my tracker? Thanks! - 8/10/11

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  • MARTHA_JEAN

    Very Good
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    tasty - 2/27/11

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  • 1234MOM

    Very Good
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    This is a nice standard recipe. I'll probably let the DH grill the chicken along with a marinated flank steak. - 1/30/11

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  • GUITARGAL2

    Incredible!
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    Easy to make and great tasting. Definite keeper. The toppings I chose were fat free sour cream and salsa. - 8/8/10

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  • ASH029

    Bad
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    Chili powder was very overpowering. - 7/30/10

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  • MOVIEMANIAC85

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    Twas a great recipe! Quite easy to make, and very delicious! I loved the lime marinade, it made it tangy and savory! I would definitely make it again! - 6/12/10

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  • KNITTABLES

    Very Good
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    Made this last night, omitted salt, added mushroom. very good. - 10/22/09

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  • KENYANMOM

    Very Good
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    Very easy. Very tasty. did not take long. - 9/9/09

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  • DAP1313

    Incredible!
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    Left the chicken breasts whole and grilled them on the grill. Then I cut them into strips. I cooked the peppers and onions in a pan and added the chicken after they were cooked. Yummy! Love the marinade. - 5/27/09

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  • SHARONBORG


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    Have not tried yet but will. Sounds yummy. It is great that it has the Nutrional Info but could we have the Sat.
    Fat content pls... - 5/27/09

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  • BIGMACMOMMA


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    sounds good for supper tonight - 3/4/09

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  • OUTOFIDEAS

    Incredible!
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    The directions call for onion, but the ingredients list leaves them out...definitely add onion. Also add garlic to the marinade...otherwise, excellent! - 2/24/09

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  • JCHEF2006


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    Sounds great! I think this sounds great for dinner tonight - 2/24/09

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  • BLONDESTRANGER7

    Incredible!
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    this sounds great, i love fajitas but never had a marinade to make for them! - 2/16/09

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  • EMMASCLOSET

    Good
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    This is great! Thanks. - 1/22/09

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  • HAPPYHISTORIAN

    Very Good
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    Tasty and easy! It got the thumbs up and will enter my reciept box. My husband's only complaint was that it needs more spice. Next time, I'll add more chili powder. - 1/11/09

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  • JOYLIKERAIN

    Very Good
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    The whole family liked it, and it was easy to make - 1/9/09

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  • JIBBIE49


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    sounds good - 12/15/08

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  • RABBITAQUI

    Very Good
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    yummy - 12/15/08

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  • REDHEAD85

    Incredible!
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    This is great! The only thing I do different is add more chopped cilantro. I also grill the chicken on a george foreman then slice instead of sauteeing with oil. This has become a staple recipe for me and my boyfriend! - 5/16/08

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  • WAZAROO

    Incredible!
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    I agree with how good this was. We jazzed up the spices as well. 16.5g fat is misleading. Made with same ingredients and calculated for 6 servings, not 8, it was only 9g fat. Add some reduced fat sour cream and low fat cheddar and it was only 10.2g fat per serving with 6 servings. Excellent. - 10/21/07

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  • METALCHICK

    Incredible!
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    This was awesome! I will also be making this on a regular basis now! - 9/14/07

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  • PURRONYOU

    Incredible!
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    My whole family loves this recipe. I did up the seasonings quite a bit, because 1/2 tsp of each just didn't cut it for our tastes. I also added one sliced red onion. Tastes great cold over salad the next day! - 9/5/07

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  • MOMMYOF41


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    Excellent recipe! A definite must for the weekly repertoire. - 8/6/07

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  • SUNNY_1_71

    Incredible!
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    This recipie is fantastic!!! My family loves it!!! Thank you! - 7/14/07

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  • MEGHANNFRENCH

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    Enjoyed these very much! - 5/29/07

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  • GETFIT1945

    Very Good
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    Very good recipe. Yummy!!!
    - 4/26/07

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