Chicken Fajita Melts
Experience the vibrant flavors of fajitas in a comforting, mess-free melt! Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and zesty spices unite under a blanket of melted cheddar, all nestled on toasted French bread. This is the ultimate quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
20 g
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Cholesterol
104 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
40 g
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Saturated Fat
7 g
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Sodium
821 mg
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Sugar
3 g
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Fat
17 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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2 mins
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
Add the thinly sliced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. (Approximately 5 minutes)
03 Step
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5 mins
Stir in the sliced onions and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender. (About 5 minutes)
04 Step
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7 mins
Pour in the tomato juice and taco seasoning mix; stir well to combine. Continue to cook until the juice has thickened and the chicken is well coated with the flavorful sauce. (Around 7 minutes)
05 Step
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3 mins
Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. (3 minutes)
06 Step
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Spread 2 tablespoons of salsa evenly over each slice of French bread.
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Spoon the chicken mixture generously and evenly onto the salsa-topped bread slices.
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Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.
09 Step
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5 mins
Place the sandwiches under the preheated broiler and cook until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown. (Approximately 5 minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or guacamole after broiling.
Feel free to use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack, for a customized flavor profile.
To make these melts even quicker, use pre-cooked chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken.
Add a squeeze of lime juice at the end for brightness.
These can be assembled ahead of time and broiled just before serving.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 392 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Dion Rodriguez
Aug 29, 2024I added some diced jalapeños for a little extra kick. Delicious!
Audreanne Schultz
Jul 3, 2024These were a huge hit with my family! So easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.
Javon Mills
Oct 19, 2023I substituted ground turkey for the chicken and it worked great! A definite keeper recipe.
Barton Wilderman
Jan 30, 2023Quick, easy, and satisfying! What more could you ask for?
Diamond Erdman
Dec 12, 2022The only change I made was to use a little less taco seasoning. It was perfect for my taste.