Looking for a way to stretch a couple of chicken breasts? Sometimes I buy one of those big packs of chicken, and the portions don’t quite break up evenly. When you need a meal for four people, but only have two chicken breasts…well, the math doesn’t quite work out.
Except, there are certain dishes that can take two modest chicken breasts and morph them into something much more substantial. Something that could feed an small army average family of four, and maybe even have leftovers to eat the next day!
One of our favorites?
Seared Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, pounded to about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 green pepper, sliced into strips
1 large onion, sliced into strips
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt & pepper
1/4 cup water
8 medium flour tortillas (you can use corn tortillas, but I find them dry)
Directions
Combine the garlic salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and preheat over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle one side of the chicken with the garlic salt mixture. Place the chicken, seasoned side down, into the hot skillet. Sprinkle the other side with the garlic salt mixture, and let cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, and continue cooking for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest and reabsorb its juices. Reduce heat to medium.
Add the green peppers to the skillet, and sauté for about 5 minutes – or until they start to soften. Then, add the onions and garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and continue to sauté until the onions become translucent, about 5 more minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup water, stir and scrape up all the bits. Cover and simmer.
Slice the chicken into thin, long strips, add to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Continue simmering for 5 more minutes.
Serve hot with warmed tortillas, refried beans, rice, cheese and sour cream.
Makes enough for 4 servings.
Yum! I love fajitas. In the past I’ve relied on the prepackaged fajita seasoning (you know, the death-by-sodium stuff?). I’ve been meaning to find a good alternative. I’ll have to try this spice blend!
This looks wonderful… I love fajitas too. And again, your photos are beautiful!
@Jennifer Have to admit, I use packet taco seasoning when I make ground beef tacos, even though I have recipes that I’m sure are awesome. My mom used the packet – so I think it’s a nostalgia thing.
Death-by-sodium? Oh well. In moderation. 
@Jenny Thank you!
Wow, that looks freakin’ delicious. It deserves a bookmark.
I love Mexican-style food.
@Lauren We do too – so simple, and generally uses ingredients that are easy to keep on hand!
This looks lovely! A perfect mid week dinner! Your blog is beautiful
This looks lovely! A perfect mid week dinner! Your blog is beautiful
@Anna – Thank you!