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Microwave Chicken Fajitas
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Microwave Chicken Fajitas

These microwave chicken fajitas deliver bold Tex-Mex flavor by steaming thin chicken strips with peppers and onions in just minutes. This quick microwave method keeps the chicken juicy and the vegetables tender-crisp for a satisfying weeknight meal.

4.5
9 min
🍴2 servings
🔥310 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Juicy chicken strips with peppers and onions cooked in the microwave for easy Tex-Mex fajitas.

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Nutrition per serving

310Calories
30gProtein
18gCarbs
12gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

protein

vegetables

seasoning

serving

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Instructions

1

Season the Chicken

Toss the thinly sliced chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning in a microwave-safe dish until evenly coated.

2

Add the Vegetables

Add the sliced bell pepper and onion on top of the seasoned chicken and toss everything together.

3

Microwave Until Cooked

Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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4

Serve in Tortillas

Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Substitutions

chicken breastthin-sliced steak or portobello mushrooms for a different protein
flour tortillascorn tortillas for a gluten-free serving option

Common mistakes

Cutting the chicken too thick which results in uneven cooking and potentially undercooked centers
Skipping the cover which dries out the chicken and prevents the steaming that keeps it juicy
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