Sunday, September 13, 2015

Baked Chicken and Beef Fajitas

I make this recipe often and I have shared it with many who tell me they now make it often. It is great for when you have company because you can double up on it and the prep time is very short. I don't always do a combination of meats. Sometimes I'll do just chicken or just beef. If you want to be extra fancy you can even do shrimp! No matter which meat you use you will still do the same process and cook for the same length of time.
I always do the vegetables first that way I don't dirty up more than one cutting board. First slice up an entire onion. Next, slice a red pepper or green pepper or both. You can even use a yellow or orange pepper. Then add a can of diced tomatoes (drained). If you want to use fresh tomatoes that is fine too. I'd probably use two large tomatoes. Then slice your chicken and beef in small chunks. Add all of this to your 9x13 casserole dish. I like cilantro so if I have any I will add cilantro too. If you like spicy you can dice up a fresh jalapeno or add pickled. Then add either a packet of fajita seasoning or taco seasoning. I buy a large thing of taco seasoning that way it lasts longer. A packet is anywhere around $1 and you can only use it once whereas you can get a large thing of taco seasoning for about $2.50 and it lasts for quite some time. Add your seasoning and mix everything together.
Then you will want to add foil on top and bake it for 45 minutes on 375. Make sure to check that the chicken is cooked through. If it isn't then cook a little longer.
I like to make homemade guacamole with mine. I dice up three avocados. I blend them together and add a diced tomato a handful of chopped cilantro, garlic seasoning and chili powder. Mix together well. If you are trying to be healthy you can serve your fajitas on a salad. You can make fajita nachos or just regular fajitas with tortillas. Serve with guac, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa. Whatever you fancy.
This one is definitely a winner! Hope you enjoy it.

 Ingredients:
1 lb of chicken or 1 lb of beef
1 onion
1 bell pepper or red pepper
handful of cilantro
1 package of taco seasoning
1 can of petite diced tomato


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