Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup fajita seasoning
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with fajita seasoning and grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is grilling, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the grill and slice into thin strips.
- Spread 1/4 cup of sour cream on each tortilla.
- Top each tortilla with 1/8 of the chicken, 1/8 of the sautéed bell peppers and onions, and 1/8 of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fold tortillas in half and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown.
- Top with pico de gallo and serve.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and tangy
- Cheesy and gooey
- Colorful and visually appealing
User Comments:
- "These fajita melts are the perfect blend of flavors and textures. The chicken is juicy and tender, the vegetables are crisp and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey."
- "I love the convenience of these melts. They're so easy to make and can be customized to your liking. I added some guacamole and salsa to mine and it was amazing!"
- "These melts are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also perfect for a quick and easy dinner."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly to avoid salmonella.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken and bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat.
- For a spicier melt, use a hotter fajita seasoning.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
