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Nachos or a salad? Chicken Fajita Salads with Queso

Chicken Fajita Salads with Queso

Taco salad with a twist! The chicken is cooked with fajita seasoning and homemade queso then is placed on the lettuce along with sauteed onions and peppers.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Chicken with Queso:

  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts thinly sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning divided
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c. Pepper Jack Cheese shredded

For the vegetables:

  • 1 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced

For the salads:

  • 4 c. tortilla chips
  • 8 c. lettuce
  • 1/2 c. carrots chopped
  • 1/2 c. celery chopped

Instructions

  • To make the chicken heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water and half the packet of fajita seasoning and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a bowl.
  • Add the butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions and garlic and saute 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, sour cream, and cheese. Mix until the cheese has melted and it is well combined.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions and peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in 3 tablespoons of water and remaining fajita seasoning and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl toss together the lettuce, carrots, and celery.
  • Divide the tortilla chips between 4 large plates. Top each plate with 2 cups of the lettuce mixture.
  • Divide the pepper mixture on top of the salad and top with the chicken and cheese mixture.
  • Serve with salsa, jalapenos, and dressing if desired.

Notes

Recipe for the chicken adapted from Rachael Ray Magazine, everything else is a Hezzi-D Original recipe