How to Make Chicken and Bacon Fajitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and Bacon Fajitas are a delicious and satisfying dish that you can easily make at home for a crowd-pleasing meal. This recipe combines the hearty flavors of grilled chicken and crispy bacon with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and savory seasonings, all wrapped up in warm, soft tortillas. Whether you're cooking for family dinner, casual get-togethers, or even a game day party, these fajitas are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt to taste
  • 3 slices peppered bacon, diced
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 ½ cups chopped mushrooms
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ¾ cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size), warmed to soften

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 fajitas

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts until the outside is golden brown, and the juices run clear. Salt the breasts to taste, then set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in the hot skillet until it begins to release some oil. Stir in the onion, and bell peppers; cook until the bacon is crispy and the onions are transluscent. Stir in the tomatoes and mushrooms, and continue cooking until the mushrooms have softened.
  • Slice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then add to the skillet along with the cilantro. Stir to combine, and cook for a minute to reheat. Spoon into warmed tortillas to serve.
  • Nutrition

    682 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1305mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 75mg
    • Calcium: 215mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 849mg