Taco Tuesday might mean Chicken Fajita night instead of tacos! We may even serve our Fajitas as Wraps on Romaine lettuce leaves and flour tortillas. There are options ya know!
This chicken fajita recipe uses fresh ingredients along with homemade seasoning and made from scratch sauce for that satisfying home cooked flavor!
No matter if you make this delectable meal for Taco Tuesday or Fajita Friday, you’ll get rave reviews for these Rotisserie Chicken Fajita Wraps. We do cheat just a little bit and bring home Rotisserie chicken from the deli but our Fajita Seasoning and Cilantro-Lime sauce are made from scratch!
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Also, make the Creamy Cilantro-Lime sauce the day before and you will have cut down on your meal prep time when it is Fajita night! Simply store the sauce in the refrigerator with a lid or covered with plastic wrap.
Fresh ground spices
You will want to keep this Fajita seasoning on hand in your pantry. You can also use this seasoning mixture for beef and other chicken recipes, Crockpot recipes and soups!
FAJITA SEASONING INGREDIENTS
- 3 Tbsp. Chili powder
- 1½ Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Fresh cut Lime
CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. homemade fajita seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped Rotisserie Chicken
CHICKEN FAJITA INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. Robust Olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 orange pepper, sliced thin
- ½ small red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 Cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2-3 Tbsp. Homemade fajita seasoning
- ¼ Cup chicken stock
- ¼ Cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and separated into individual leaves
WAYS TO SERVE CHICKEN FAJITAS
We have choices when it comes to Fajitas! They are such a versatile meal.
- Lettuce Wraps if you are doing low carb
- Flour shell Tortilla wraps
- Sheet Pan Meal
- In a Fajita iron skillet (ad) like these found here. I found a set at a local discount store and used them to make this breakfast recipe.
SIDE DISHES TO GO WITH CHICKEN FAJITAS
Fajitas are a meal within their self especially with all the fresh peppers, onions and meat but if you are hosting a crowd you may like to share some side dishes too! Here are a few ideas.
- Mexican corn
- Guacamole
- Mexican Rice
- Refried Beans
Chicken Fajita Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the Deli and save yourself some time. This hearty and delicious meal can be served on Romaine lettuce leaves for a lower carb version or on tortilla shells the traditional way.
Ingredients
- FAJITA SEASONING
- 3 Tbsp. Chili powder
- 1½ Tbsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE
- 1 Cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. homemade fajita seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- FAJITAS:
- 2 Tbsp. Robust Olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 orange pepper, sliced thin
- ½ small red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 Cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2-3 Tbsp. Homemade fajita seasoning
- ¼ Cup chicken stock
- ¼ Cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Chopped green onion
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and separated into individual leaves
Instructions
Begin by making the Fajita seasoning.
Prepare the fajita seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and stirring until thoroughly blended. Store any excess in an airtight container for later
use.
Next make the Cilantro-lime sauce
Combine all of the cilantro-lime sauce ingredients in a medium glass or other non-reactive bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
TIME TO MAKE THE FAJITAS
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, onion, and balsamic vinegar to the skillet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the onions and peppers are tender.
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, 2 Tbsp. of fajita seasoning, and chicken stock to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook until heated through and excess liquid is gone, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Taste and add additional fajita seasoning, if desired.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in the cilantro, green onions, and fresh lime juice. Serve on individual Romaine lettuce leaves. Drizzle cilantro-lime sauce over.
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Make the Fajita seasoning to keep on hand.
Prepare the Cilantro-Lime sauce the day before making this meal and store in the refrigerator. The flavors will marinade and you will save time preparing the meal the day of.
Serve on flour tortilla shells instead of Romaine lettuce if you like.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 636Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 181mgSodium 2545mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 11gSugar 12gProtein 58g
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