Family Weeknight Chicken Fajitas

We’re all about family time at momstown! And our friends at President’s Choice recognize the importance of family dinner and family time. Bond with your kids over the dinner table with this quick, assemble-your-own fajita dinner. For a more indulgent dinner, serve with shredded lettuce, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Chef: Soo Kim

Ingredients:
1 tbsp (15 mL)    vegetable oil
1    small red onion, thinly sliced
1    each sweet red and yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1    ear corn, husked, kernels removed
1    clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp (1 mL)    each salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL)    red wine vinegar
1 pkg (500 g)    PC Chicken Strips 00518
1 tbsp (15 mL)    fresh lime juice
1 pkg (340 g)    PC Tex Mex Shredded Cheese 89896
1 pkg (390 g)    PC Blue Menu 100% Whole Grain Whole Wheat Tortillas 76304
 

1. In large frying pan, heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; cook onion, peppers and corn, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until almost tender. Stir in garlic, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in vinegar. Transfer to large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
2. Wipe frying pan clean with paper towel. Heat remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) oil over medium heat; add chicken strips and cook for 1 minute, stirring, or until hot. Sprinkle with lime juice. Transfer to small serving bowl.
3. Place cheese in small serving bowl. Arrange tortillas on a platter. Let family members make their own fajitas their way. Serve garnished with lime wedges, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
Per serving: 560 calories, fat 26 g, sodium 1050 mg, carbohydrate 41 g, fibre 7 g, protein 41 g 

Reprinted with permission from President’s Choice