No-Fuss Rotisserie Chicken Fajitas Recipe for Busy Families
Weeknight dinners can be time-consuming for busy families. But with these No-Fuss Rotisserie Chicken Fajitas, you can whip up a flavorful and satisfying meal in a flash. This recipe takes advantage of the convenience of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, minimizing prep time to enjoy more family time. It’s also a great way to use your leftover rotisserie chicken too!
Ingredients
For the Homemade Fajita Seasoning
- 3 T. chili powder
- 11/2 T. smoked paprika
- 2 t. onion powder
- 2 t. garlic powder
- 2 t. ground cumin
- 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 2 t. sea salt
For the Cilantro-Lime Sauce
- 1 c. plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 T. homemade fajita seasoning
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 T. fresh cilantro , chopped
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fajitas
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper , sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper , sliced thin
- 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced thin
- 1 orange bell pepper , sliced thin
- 1/2 small red onion , sliced thin
- 1 T. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 c. rotisserie chicken , shredded
- 2-3 T. homemade fajita seasoning
- 1/4 c. chicken stock preferably organic
- 1/4 c. fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
- 3 green onions green parts only, sliced
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- Leaves from one head of Romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store any excess in an airtight container.
- In a medium glass or non-reactive bowl, mix all sauce ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion with balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10–12 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken, fajita seasoning, and chicken stock into the skillet. Cook until heated through (about 3–4 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and mix in cilantro, green onions, and lime juice. Spoon the mixture onto individual Romaine lettuce leaves and drizzle with cilantro-lime sauce. Enjoy!