Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 unit

chicken breast fillets

diced

1 unit

green bell pepper

sliced

1 unit

red bell pepper

sliced

1 unit

yellow bell pepper

sliced

1 unit

habanero

diced, seeded

1 unit

onion

sliced

8 unit

mushrooms

sliced

4 cup

monterey jack cheese

shredded

6 unit

flour tortillas

1 cup

water

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Slice all bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion.

Step 2
~3 min

Remove seeds from habanero pepper and dice finely.

Step 3
~3 min

Dice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4
~3 min

In a large skillet, add chicken pieces and cover with water.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is tender (about 30 minutes).

Step 6
~3 min

Drain any water from the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Return chicken to skillet and add bell peppers, onion, habanero, and mushrooms.

Step 8
~3 min

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Cover the skillet and steam for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Drain any remaining water from the skillet.

Step 11
~3 min

Return mixture to skillet and add Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 12
~3 min

Stir until cheese is melted and well combined.

Step 13
~3 min

Place 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture onto a flour tortilla.

Step 14
~3 min

Roll up the tortilla.

Step 15
~3 min

Repeat until all mixture is used.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve and enjoy!

Step 17
~3 min

Optional: Fry rolled tortillas in olive oil until lightly browned for a crispy texture.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole before serving.

Marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for added flavor.

Serve with a side of Spanish rice and refried beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The chicken and vegetable mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Sour cream

Guacamole

Salsa

Shredded lettuce

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spanish rice
Refried beans
Mexican street corn

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popularized in the United States, fajitas represent a fusion of Mexican and American culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Party
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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