Cheesy Fajita Chicken
Avocado-Lime Greens
Wine Recommendation
Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1-oz) envelope taco seasoning mix
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 (10-oz) pkg sliced bell pepper and onion medley
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve chicken lengthwise, and pound to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
- Cook chicken in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer chicken to a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake 2 minutes longer or until melted.
- Meanwhile, cook onion and bell pepper in 1 Tbsp hot oil in same skillet over medium heat until tender.
- Top chicken with onion-bell pepper mixture and, if desired, sour cream.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (5-oz) pkg spring mix
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Place spring mix in a bowl; top with avocados.
- Whisk together oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
364
|
140
|
504
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 37 | 1 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 669 | 183 | 852 |
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