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How To Make Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups
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Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Here’s a creative way to use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine Mexican/Tex-Mex
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 599kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Homemade Fajita

  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1½ Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp sea salt

For the Cilantro-Lime Sauce

  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp homemade fajita seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Fajitas

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 orange pepper sliced thin
  • ½ small red onion sliced thin
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 2-3 Tbsp homemade fajita seasoning
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 3 green onions green parts only, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce washed and separated into individual leaves

Instructions

  • Prepare the fajita seasoning by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and stirring until thoroughly blended. Store any excess in an airtight container for later use.
  • Prepare the cilantro-lime sauce by thoroughly combining all ingredients in a medium non-reactive bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and balsamic vinegar to the pan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the onions and peppers are crisp-tender.
  • Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, fajita seasoning, and chicken stock to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and excess liquid is gone. Season with additional salt or fajita seasoning, if desired.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the cilantro, green onions, and fresh lime juice.
  • To serve, spoon mixture onto individual Romaine lettuce leaves and top with a drizzle of cilantro-lime sauce. Enjoy!

    How To Make Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups

Notes

  1. For best results, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce the night before so the flavors have a chance to thoroughly blend.
  2. You can also prepare the fajita seasoning in larger batches and store it in an airtight container for later use.
  3. Planning ahead will save you even more time on those busy nights you want to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 3217mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g