Leftover Chicken or Beef Fajitas with Fresh Guacamole
Transform your leftovers into a sizzling Tex-Mex feast with these quick and flavorful Leftover Chicken or Beef Fajitas with Fresh Guacamole. This 25-minute recipe combines tender strips of leftover meat with caramelized bell peppers and onions, all seasoned with a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Served on warm tortillas and topped with creamy, homemade guacamole made from ripe avocados, lime, and fresh cilantro, these fajitas are the perfect way to reduce food waste while delivering restaurant-quality flavor at home. Customize with sour cream, shredded cheese, or your favorite toppings for a meal that’s both versatile and irresistibly satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish is a delicious time-saver that doesn’t skimp on bold taste or texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover cooked chicken or beef
- 2 pieces Bell peppers (any color, thinly sliced)
- 1 piece Onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
- 2 pieces Avocados
- 1 piece Lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Tomato (diced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for guacamole)
- to taste Sour cream or shredded cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Add the thinly sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized.
Sprinkle the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt over the vegetables. Stir well to coat.
Add the leftover chicken or beef to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just heated through. Remove from heat.
While the fajita mixture is cooking, prepare the guacamole. Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized bowl and mash with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, diced tomato, and salt to the mashed avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in aluminum foil and heat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
To assemble the fajitas, place a generous portion of the chicken or beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with a dollop of fresh guacamole.
Optionally, add sour cream or shredded cheese for extra flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 2277 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 173.8 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 4594 mg | 98% | |
*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.
