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Zesty Creamy Chicken Fajitas

Mexican food is always a hit and these easy fajitas are sure to become a favourite meal for the entire family.

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 10 mins
Yields 4 servings

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

4 large whole wheat flour tortillas

1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil

1 medium onion, sliced

1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken, cut in thin strips

2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder

1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) dried oregano

1 each sweet red and green pepper, cut in thin strips

1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (175 ml) 10% table cream

2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice

Salt

Pepper, to taste

Toppings:

Shredded lettuce

Shredded Canadian Monterey Jack or

Cheddar Cheese

Chopped fresh tomatoes

Fresh lime wedges

Sour cream

Instructions

Warm tortillas according to package directions.

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry onion for about 3 min until softened. Add chicken, chili powder and oregano; stir-fry for about 3 min or just until chicken is browned all over. Add peppers and stir-fry for 2 min or until wilted.

Whisk flour into cream until smooth; stir into skillet. Simmer, stirring, for about 3 min or until liquid is bubbling and thickened. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon filling along centre of each tortilla; add toppings. Fold up bottom of tortilla then fold sides to enclose filling.

Tips

For the Adventurous: For extra flavour, add 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chipotle powder along with the chili powder or half a jalapeno pepper, minced, along with the sweet peppers.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 581 Calories
Protein: 40 g
Carbohydrate: 51 g
Fat: 24 g
Fibre: 8.8 g
Sodium: 818 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 28 % / 304 mg
Vitamin C: 122 %
Selenium: 121 %
Vitamin B6: 73 %
Niacin: 73 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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