My tacos/burritos, chili, and spaghetti are all made with store-bought packets or sauces. Why? Because they taste good, the flavor is consistent, and it's convenient. :P My fajitas are the same way. I use the McCormick fajita mix and I *love* the flavor. I don't even order fajitas at restaurants anymore because I prefer the flavor of the McCormick seasoning rather than...whatever the restaurants are using. I don't make it quite the same as the recipe calls for on the back of the package though. It's really just a matter of preference.
I've been super busy with work lately...so tonight, Aubry made the fajitas for the first time. She cut the chicken, vegetables, and then heated it all up in the electric skillet. That's another thing about the store-bought spice packets...it's super easy for someone else to make them and still taste the same. ;) And I had Ashlyn shred the cheese and lettuce, then she made the guacamole (also from a store-bought packet...the Kroger brand guacamole mix is our favorite).
This recipe can be made with chicken or beef...I just usually make chicken. This is also a large recipe...because we really like leftovers. ;)
McCormick Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
8 chicken breast halves
6 packets of McCormick fajita mix
1.5 cups of water, divided
2 gallon size Ziploc freezer bags
2 green peppers, cut into 1/2" thick strips
1 onion, cut into 1/2" thick rings
2 tbs oil
1 lg package flour tortillas, soft taco size
favorite toppings: shredded extra-sharp cheddar, shredded lettuce, salsa or diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, etc.
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into strips that are about 3/4" thick.
2. Split the chicken equally between the Ziploc bags. Add 3 packets of fajita mix and 3/4 cup water to each Ziploc bag. Shake to equally coat all the chicken with the fajita mix (this step can be done ahead of time).
3. Spread oil in the bottom of electric skillet set at 350 degrees F. Add chicken and cover, stirring frequently.
4. Once most of the liquid in the chicken is gone, add the onions and green peppers to the chicken and cover, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are a soft texture.
5. Serve in flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
This is an old photo from when Johnny had made fajitas for dinner one night...because that's our old electric skillet. Since then, we've started cooking off more liquid before adding the vegetables...and I think Johnny used to add more water/oil back then (I can't quite remember). They still taste the same though! :)
