Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chicken Fajita Salad
Chicken Fajita Salad brings together chicken breast, fajita seasoning, and green bell pepper. Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 17 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Keep the resting step
Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. Use that moment to get the serving things ready, and follow the method before cutting, stirring or serving.
2. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
3. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Get to know the ingredients
Chicken breast
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place chicken breasts on a plate and season both sides with 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning.
Fajita seasoning
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Place chicken breasts on a plate and season both sides with 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning.
Green bell pepper
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil, green & red bell peppers, yellow onion, and remaining fajita seasoning.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
0 of 7 steps completeMake room for Chicken Fajita Salad
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Have the whisking step ready
Set out the ingredients for the whisking step together. Follow that part of the preparation before moving to the next cooking or mixing stage.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Place chicken breasts on a plate and season both sides with 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Leave the resting or standing step in place when planning the finish. Use that moment to get the serving things ready, and follow the method before cutting, stirring or serving.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Add seasoned chicken breast and cook 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Set out the ingredients for the whisking step together. Follow that part of the preparation before moving to the next cooking or mixing stage.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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