Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as necessary
• 1 to 1.25-pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium/large sweet Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (orange or green peppers may be substituted)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup water
• one 1-ounce packet Old El Paso Fajita Seasoning Mix
• one 8-count package Old El Paso Flour Tortilla Shells, for serving
• guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lime juice, etc. or your favorite toppings, optional

Directions

1. To a large skillet add the oil, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned and cooked through; stir and flip intermittently. Remove chicken from skillet (keep the oil and cooking juices in the pan) and set aside.
2. If necessary add a bit more oil, add the onions, and sauté over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they begin to caramelize and soften; stir intermittently.
3. Add the peppers and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften; stir intermittently.
4. Return chicken to skillet.
5. Add the water, fajita seasoning mix, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until chicken is heated through; stir intermittently. Spoon mixture into tortillas (if desired warm them first in a dry skillet for about 15 to 30 seconds per side) and serve immediately. Optionally top with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, lime juice, etc. or your favorite toppings. Fajitas are best warm and fresh. Extra fajita mixture will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently as desired.

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