Description
These Chicken Fajita Melts are a delicious twist on classic fajitas, with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onions, and melted cheese piled onto toasted sandwich rolls. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Fajita Mixture:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 sandwich rolls or hoagie buns, split
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until cooked through and browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until tender and charred.
- Combine and Toast: Return chicken to the skillet with veggies. Toast sandwich rolls under the broiler, then spread with mayonnaise. Divide chicken mixture on rolls, top with cheese, and broil until melted.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- For a low-carb option, serve over lettuce or in a low-carb wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
