Easy Weeknight Chicken Fajitas

Name: Easy Weeknight Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 to 10
Cuisine: American,SouthWest,
Ingredients: 2 medium avocados peeled and seeded; 1/2 medium red onion finely diced; 1/2 medium jalapeño seeded and finely diced; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove fresh garlic minced; Juice from 1/2 lime; Chicken bouillon to taste; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 package taco seasoning mix; Avocado oil; 3 large bell peppers sliced into thin strips; 1 medium white onion sliced into thin strips; 2 cloves fresh garlic minced; 8 to 10 fajita-size flour tortillas warmed; Refried beans (optional)

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15m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

15

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients

Guacamole
2 medium avocados, peeled and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
1/2 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
Juice from 1/2 lime
Chicken bouillon, to taste
Fajitas
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 package McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix
Avocado oil
3 large bell peppers sliced into thin strips
1 medium white onion, sliced into thin strips
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
8 to 10 fajita-size flour tortillas, warmed
Refried beans, (optional)

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 To Make the Guacamole: Place avocados in large mixing bowl and mash. Add red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Season to taste with chicken bouillon. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, pressing directly on top of guac. Set aside until ready to serve.
2 To Prepare the Fajitas: Pat chicken thighs dry and season on both sides with Taco Seasoning.
3 Heat about 2 tablespoons avocado oil in 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken thighs; cook about 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and keep warm.
4 Add sliced peppers and onion to the same skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to allow some charring on the vegetables. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds longer, or until fragrant. Remove from heat.
5 To Assemble the Fajitas: Slice chicken into strips. Spread refried beans down center of each tortilla, if desired. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken and top with peppers and onions. Finish with a dollop of guacamole.
6 Enjoy your homemade chicken fajitas! Serve with a side of Mexican rice or refried beans, if desired.

Tip: Skip the homemade guac and try with sliced or mashed avocados OR use McCormick® Guacamole Seasoning Mix to make a quick guacamole, with the easiest prep. All you need is 2 avocados and 1 package of Seasoning.