Chicken Fajitas Wraps
These Chicken Fajitas Wraps are the perfect Taco Tuesday meal or party food. Seasoned strips of tender chicken, bell peppers, and onions are wrapped up in warm flour tortillas and served with your choice of toppings for the ultimate feast you can hold in your hands.
The only thing better than the bold, zippy flavor of Mexican food is getting that flavor in an easy recipe. While we love to cook, we don’t always want to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s why we love recipes like our slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken tacos and slow cooker Mexican Sloppy Joes.
These kinds of recipes are ready in a snap and loaded with delicious south-of-the-border flavors. You’ll get all that with this recipe, as well. Our chicken fajitas wraps are easy to make and hard to stop eating!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: You’ll only need a few kitchen staples to make these delicious fajitas.
- Easy: This recipe requires only a few simple steps to prepare and can be made in a skillet or in the oven.
- Healthy: This recipe is packed with chicken breasts and veggies, making it a healthy and flavorful meal.
- Customizable: Easily change the ingredients to make it perfect for your family.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
The chicken and veggies work perfectly with the seasonings to create a delicious, authentic Mexican flavor in every bite.
Variations
- Spicy: Add sliced jalapenos for some heat.
- Chicken Breasts: You can make this recipe with chicken, beef, pork, or even seafood like shrimp.
- Yellow Onion: Try using red onion for a bit more bite.
- Tortillas: Use your favorite tortillas for this recipe. You can find a wide variety, including high-protein options and gluten-free choices.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and toss until well combined and evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture out evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Warm the flour tortillas per the package directions. Then, fill them with the fajita mixture and top with your favorite toppings. Roll up and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- It’s important to remember to stir your fajita mixture halfway through cooking. It ensures that everything cooks evenly.
- For tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables, slice the chicken thinly and slice the vegetables just a bit thicker.
- Always line your pan for this recipe. It prevents sticking and makes cleanup so much easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
A variety of toppings pair well with chicken fajitas. Mix and match guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomatoes.
The filling is the main difference. They’re both essentially the same thing. Fajitas are filled with sliced meat and vegetables, while wraps, an American invention, can be filled with everything from fried chicken strips to seafood salad.
Both corn and flour tortillas work well and bring their own flavor to the fajitas.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Chicken Fajitas Wraps
Equipment
- large bowl
- large rimmed baking sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado, lettuce, chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken slices, sliced onion, sliced bell peppers, olive oil, and fajita seasoning until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, stirring halfway through cooking.
- To assemble:
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave according to package instructions.
- To assemble the wraps, place a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Add any desired toppings, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- Serve the chicken fajita wraps immediately, with additional toppings on the side if desired.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
