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Ground Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving
  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese optional
  • salsa, avocado, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños optional

Method
 

  1. Slice peppers and onions and mix the seasonings.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  3. Cook ground chicken until browned.
  4. Stir in the fajita seasonings.
  5. Add peppers and onions.
  6. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  7. Check that chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Stir in lime juice off the heat.
  9. Warm tortillas.
  10. Fill tortillas with chicken and vegetables.
  11. Add desired toppings.
  12. Serve immediately.