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Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

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Course Dinner, Lunch
Keyword chicken, easy, cheap, low-cost, make-ahead, work-lunch, beginner, mexican, dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chipotles in adobo
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Cilantro (for serving)

Instructions

  • Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate; reserve skillet.
  • Add peppers, onions, 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.
  • Serve chicken and vegetables with warm tortillas and toppings.