CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FAJITAS
These Chicken and Mushroom Fajitas are all about making them your way! 🌮 Whether you wrap them in crisp lettuce, a whole grain tortilla, or pile them on a plate, this meal is as flexible as it is flavorful. Go fresh with your salsa and your favorite toppings, or keep it simple with some shortcuts—whatever works for you! With sizzling chicken, savory mushrooms, and plenty of bold fajita spices, this dish is perfect for a fun, customizable meal that fits your mood!😋
Equipment
- sheet pan
Ingredients
Spice Blend
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Fajitas
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless, sliced into 2 inch pieces
- ½ cup chopped red bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped green bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 8 ounces mushrooms washed and sliced, pick your favorite variety!
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
Lime-Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 lime juiced and zested
Pico De Gallo
- 3 tomatoes cored and diced
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1/4 jalapeno pepper diced
- 1/2 lime juiced and zested
- 1 clove garlic minced
- optional lettuce leaves or whole grain tortillas
Instructions
Spice Blend
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Fajitas
- Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
- Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Spread chicken, peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic on the sheet tray. Pour the olive oil and spice blend over the pan and toss together with your clean hands :).
- Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. **While cooking, prepare the lime-yogurt sauce and Pico de Gallo.**Remove from oven.
Lime-Yogurt Sauce
- While fajitas are cooking, combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Pico De Gallo
- While fajitas are cooking, combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Once fajitas are finished cooking, top with cilantro.
- Wrap it up in fresh lettuce leaves, whole grain tortillas, or just pile on your plate! Serve them with lime-yogurt sauce and Pico de Gallo. Enjoy!
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