Quick and Easy Chicken Fajitas

Since we hadn’t posted any thing cooking related we thought we’d post one of our favorite tex-mex dishes.  Chicken Fajitas.  We are always in a hurry but still like to enjoy a home cooked meal a few times a week.  So we have really become fans of anything quick and easy.  This recipe takes only about half an hour to prepare and is delicious.  Below is what you will need. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

Chicken tenderloin Strips (1lbs)
Fresh Onion (1)
Bell Pepper (1)
Olive Oil (2-3 table spoons)
Spanish Rice Mix
Can of pinto beans
Packet of bacon bits
Parsley flakes
Can of diced tomatoes
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Packet of Fajita Seasoning mix
Pack of Flour or corn Tortillas
1/4 cup of water
Shredded cheese

Simple Directions:

Rinse Chicken and cut into 1 – 1.5 inch strips

Cut onion and bell pepper into thin strips
Start cooking the spanish rice per directions on box

Start heating the beans in a small pot (medium – low heat)

Add can of tomatoes to beans

Add a small amount of onion and garlic powder to beans

Add pepper and parsley to beans

Cook chicken in a large skillet – Add 1 table spoon of olive oil

Cook chicken on skillet for 4-5 minutes or no longer pink (medium high heat)

Remove chicken from skillet and place in bowl

Add one more table spoon of oil to skillet

Cook onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until onion caramelizes

Add chicken back to skillet with the 1/4 cup of water

Add seasoning packet and mix together

Cook for 4-5 more minutes

Heat tortillas on skillet if desired

Serve as desired

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