Asparagus Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Asparagus Chicken Fajitas

By: Marlene Mohr 
"'When my children visited their aunt, she served these colorful fajitas,' writes Marlene Mohr from Cincinnati, Ohio. 'They were so impressed, they brought the recipe home to me. It's a great way for them to eat vegetables."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 3/4 cup fat free Italian-style dressing
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing. seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours, turning several times.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add the asparagus, peppers, corn and onion. Cook an stir for 7 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear and vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. Spoon 1/2 cup on each tortilla; fold in sides.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 fajitas) equals 350 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 715 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by kaianasmama   view full review
these fajitas turned out awesome !!! the only thing that i did different was instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by CPolencheck   view full review
These were just delicious! I didn't use any oil, just a bit of cooking spray in the skillet. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by chasityk5592   view full review
Wow! These were fabulous! Made exactly as recipe said! It was quick & easy and super healthy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by lugomom   view full review
It was agreat recipe to introduce my family to asparagus. The chicken is tasty and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by crazydoglady   view full review
No corn but otherwise followed the recipe. For us it only made 4. Tasted really good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by shelly   view full review
This was excellent!! I marinated the chicken overnight and added shredded cheese and sour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by momofandsam   view full review
Very yummy and healthy! I added some sliced portabella mushrooms while sauteeing, and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by SillyWombat   view full review
My mom made this recipe for my husband and I - was perfect meal to come home to after a loong...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Lauralee   view full review
Mmm! These were so good! I took out the peppers (personal preference) and served with avocado,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by cawillwe   view full review
Creative recipe, but didn't really do it for me. I guess it could be good for kids, since...

 

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