Meal Kit
Weeknight Chicken Fajitas
with seared bell peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 13 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 2 oz. Sour Cream
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates70g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat36g
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Protein54g
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Sodium1620mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Marinate the Chicken
Pat chicken breasts dry. Slice across width into 1/4" strips.
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables), 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. pepper until chicken is coated completely.Set aside at least 10 minutes.While chicken marinates, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
On a separate cutting board, mince cilantro (no need to stem).
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and slice red and yellow bell peppers into 1/4" strips.Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips. -
3 Cook the Chicken
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add marinated chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes.Then stir occasionally until browned all over and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 2-3 minutes.Transfer chicken to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, bell peppers, and onion to hot pan and cook undisturbed until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes.
Then stir occasionally until caramelized, 3-4 minutes.Season with remaining taco seasoning and a pinch of pepper. -
5 Finish the Fajitas
Stir in chicken and cook until chicken is warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner.Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave, 30 seconds.Plate as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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