Easy Creamy Chicken Skillet Fajita Recipe With Cheesy Sauce

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SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITAS

Fresh flavor with a flair describes this quick and easy recipe. Fajitas are just right for hot summer evenings when you want to serve something fun and tasty, yet keep cooking to a minimum. Try topping them with sour cream, guacamole or both. -Lindsay St. John, Plainfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



Skillet Chicken Fajitas image

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, saute chicken mixture until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in salsa and pepper mixture; heat through. Serve in tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

1/4 cup lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup salsa
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

CREAMY CHICKEN FAJITAS

Combine chicken strips, onions and peppers with velvety PHILLY Cream Cheese for these Creamy Chicken Fajitas. These Creamy Chicken Fajitas are a saucy take on a classic recipe, and can be ready in just 20 minutes making it the perfect dish to serve on weeknights or busy days.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



Creamy Chicken Fajitas image

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, taco seasoning mix and milk until blended.
  • Cook chicken and vegetables in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done. Add cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; top with shredded cheese. Fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 1-oz. pkg.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 Tbsp. milk
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup each thin onion slices and green pepper strips
12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

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