Cheesy Bacony Chicken Fajitas
Get ready to elevate your Tex-Mex cravings with these Cheesy Bacony Chicken Fajitas—a flavorful blend of savory chicken, crispy bacon, colorful bell peppers, and melty Mexican cheese all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. This quick and easy recipe features the smoky richness of bacon paired with the bold kick of taco seasoning, making every bite a fiesta of flavors. Sautéed onions and peppers add a touch of caramelized sweetness, while a squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the dish to perfection. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, these fajitas are ready in just 35 minutes and are sure to impress. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness, and watch as this irresistibly cheesy, bacon-infused dish becomes a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 Flour tortillas
- 1 Lime
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Cut bacon slices into small pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
While the bacon cooks, thinly slice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion.
In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the sliced chicken. Cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add olive oil to the skillet, then toss in the sliced peppers and onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized.
Return the cooked chicken and bacon to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 more minutes, or just until the cheese is melted.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave according to package instructions.
Serve the cheesy bacony chicken fajitas by spooning the mixture onto the warm tortillas. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each fajita for a zesty finish.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.4 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 822 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 12384 mg | 538% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 261.5 g | 523% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 3183 mg | 245% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2594 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
