How to Make Chicken Fajita Melts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that's quick and easy to make, look no further than these Chicken Fajita Melts. This recipe combines the bold flavors of fajitas with the comforting cheesy goodness of a melt, resulting in a dish that is sure to become a new family favorite.

With tender pieces of chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and gooey melted cheese, these fajita melts are the perfect combination of savory and spicy. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty l...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sliced onions
  • ½ cup sliced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 8 (1/2 inch thick) slices French bread
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sliced onions and red peppers, and cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomato juice and taco seasoning, and mix well. Cook mixture until the juice has thickened and the chicken is well coated with sauce, about an additional 7 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of salsa over each slice of French bread. Evenly spoon the chicken mixture on top of the salsa topped bread. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Place sandwiches under the preheated broiler and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 821mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 241mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 548mg