Pinto Bean and Chicken Fajitas
These delicious pinto bean and chicken fajitas are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Salsa - 1/2 cup
- Guacamole - 1/2 cup
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup
- Tortillas - 8, flour or corn
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fajita seasoning - 2 tablespoons
- Pinto beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed
- Onion - 1, sliced
- Bell peppers - 2, sliced
- Chicken breasts - 2, boneless and skinless
Let's Get Started
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir to coat everything evenly with the seasoning.
- Add the pinto beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Serve the chicken and bean mixture on the warm tortillas.
- Top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Fold the tortillas over the filling and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g