Make Ahead Chicken Fajitas Recipes

SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine vegetable oil, chili powder, oregano, garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken tenders, bell peppers, and onion; shake to mix.
• Marinate chicken mixture in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Spread chicken mixture onto prepared pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until chicken is no longer pink and bell peppers soften, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle cilantro and pour lime juice over chicken mixture; toss to distribute.

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place chicken, onions and bell peppers into gallon-size freezer bag.
• Add remaining ingredients to bag.
• Remove as much air as possible from bag and seal tightly. Knead bag to mix ingredients. Label and then lay flat in freezer to freeze.
• Remove bag from freezer and that overnight in refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pour contents of bag into a 9x13 baking dish.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and peppers are soft.
• Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice and seasonings; add the chicken. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours. , In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute peppers and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In the same skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. , Spoon filling down the center of tortillas; fold in half. Serve with toppings as desired.

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Stir together all filling ingredients in slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on low heat setting for 6-8 hours, or high heat setting for 3-4 hours. Drain off liquid.
• Cut or shred meat, if desired.
• To serve, place meat mixture on warm tortillas.
• Top with desired toppings.
• Note: To warm tortillas, heat oven to 275°F.
• Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil.
• Warm in oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Serve in foil to keep warm.