Hot Spicy Chicken Tortillas

These Hot Spicy Chicken Tortillas are a vibrant, high-protein meal that brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. The dish features tender chicken breast strips sautéed with crisp yellow squash, bell peppers, and chickpeas, all coated in a zesty blend of Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the rich spices, while the addition of cheddar cheese and salsa adds a creamy, tangy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tortillas are easy to assemble and offer a satisfying crunch from the vegetables.

Cooking Method: Frying

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 450

Description

These Hot Spicy Chicken Tortillas are a vibrant, high-protein meal that brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to your dinner table. The dish features tender chicken breast strips sautéed with crisp yellow squash, bell peppers, and chickpeas, all coated in a zesty blend of Cajun seasoning, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens the rich spices, while the addition of cheddar cheese and salsa adds a creamy, tangy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tortillas are easy to assemble and offer a satisfying crunch from the vegetables.

Ingredients

Breasts, chicken, halves
Oil, olive
Onion, thinly sliced
Garlic, clove, minced
Chickpeas, canned, drained
Squash, yellow, thinly sliced
Pepper, green, julienned
Pepper, red, julienned
Cajun seasoning
Hot pepper sauce
Chili powder
Juice, lime
Paprika
Pepper, ground
Tortillas, flour -- 10 inch, warmed
Salsa
Cheese, cheddar, shredded

Directions

1
Cut the boned, skinned chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips.
2
Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat.
3
Add chicken strips, sliced onion, and minced garlic to the pan.
4
Cook, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides.
5
Add drained chickpeas, sliced squash, julienned green and red peppers, Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, lime juice, paprika, and ground pepper.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
7
Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each warmed tortilla.
8
Roll up the tortillas tightly and arrange them on a serving platter.
9
Garnish with salsa and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 4g
Protein 28g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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