Description
Chicken Fajita Wraps bring juicy chicken tenderloins together with sautéed bell peppers and onions wrapped in soft warmed flour tortillas for a fast flavorful meal that works for lunch or dinner. This version uses alcohol free fajita seasoning options such as McCormick Classic Fajita Seasoning Mix
or Spice Islands Fajita Seasoning and Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese for creamy melt. The result is a handheld wrap with bright cilantro and satisfying melted cheese that is easy to prepare in one cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
Equipment
cast iron skillet
Ingredients
1 pound chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
salt and pepper to taste
2 bell peppers sliced
1 onion sliced
McCormick Classic Fajita Seasoning Mix or Spice Islands Fajita Seasoning
1/4 cup water
Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
1 15 oz can refried beans
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
4 flour tortillas Mission Flour Tortillas or La Banderita or Guerrero
optional toppings such as lime wedges guacamole salsa sour cream
Instructions
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a hot cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the chicken tenderloins seasoned lightly with salt and pepper
Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink and has a light sear then remove the chicken to a plate and let it rest briefly
Add the sliced bell peppers and sliced onion to the same skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized about five to eight minutes
Slice the rested chicken into thin strips so it mixes easily with the vegetables
Return the sliced chicken to the skillet with the peppers and onions then add the fajita seasoning and the quarter cup of water
Stir well so the seasoning coats the chicken and vegetables and simmer briefly until the mixture thickens slightly
Sprinkle the mixture with chopped fresh cilantro for brightness
Warm the flour tortillas until flexible using a microwave or dry skillet
Spread a tablespoon of refried beans on each tortilla then top with the chicken and pepper mixture and sprinkle with Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
Fold each tortilla into a wrap shape then wipe out the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil spreading it evenly
Place each wrap seam side down in the hot skillet and cook until golden and crisp then flip and brown the other side until the cheese is melted and the exterior is nicely toasted
Serve immediately with lime wedges guacamole or salsa as desired
Notes
Tips for best results use thinly sliced tenderloins or cutlets for quick even cooking and to help the seasoning absorb
If using leftover cooked chicken simply warm it with the peppers and onions after they soften to save time
Refried beans act like a binder inside the wrap but you can use sour cream mashed black beans or a smear of avocado instead
Store the filling separate from tortillas in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat the filling in a skillet for best texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American