I don’t know if it has been the heat or just lack of enthusiasm on my part, but I have been having trouble figuring out what to cook lately. I think part of it is the fact that everything I want to eat doesn’t register real well with trying to eat healthy, and the healthy things haven’t appealed. I want someone to develop a mac & cheese and pizza diet!
Fortunately, as I was staring blankly into my pantry, I was reminded of the seasoning packets that I was sent by Amazing Taste. When I received the packets in the mail, I was exited to try them out (and equally excited not to have to pay for them – I know it’s sad that I was thrilled about not paying for seasoning packets), but after I made the Amazing Pork Chops, I somehow forgot about them. Part of it is probably that I am not in the habit of using pre-packaged seasonings, so I had to think about using them (as was the case with the pork chops). I have also been making many more vegetarian meals lately.
Last night, however, a packet of Fajita Seasoning jumped out at me. I had a pound of chicken tenders and lots of veggies on hand, so I decided to use the seasoning packet to make some grilled fajitas. I would love to say that I followed the recipe on the back of the packet, but we all know that I didn’t. In spite of my inability to follow directions, the fajitas turned out well, and I was quite pleased with the flavor. The seasoning added a nice touch to the fajitas, but wasn’t too salty (which is usually one of my biggest complaints about seasoning packets). While I normally would have come up with a seasoning on my own, last night I was happy to have a little help from Amazing Taste!
Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas
- 1 packet Amazing Taste Fajita Seasoning
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 small bell peppers, cut into 2 inch slices (I had one green and one purple from the garden)
- 1 small yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise an then sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 lime
- Flour tortillas
- Fresh salsa (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime slices/wedges (optional)
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Combine one tablespoon of the seasoning and one tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl. Add the chicken breast tenders and toss to coat with the seasoning and oil. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the vegetables.
Slice all of the vegetables and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the rest of the seasoning packet, and the juice from the lime half. Toss to evenly coat all of the vegetables.
Transfer the vegetables to a grill basket and cook on the grill, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the chicken on the grill, cooking for about 8-10 minutes, turning once.
Transfer the vegetables to a platter, and top with the grilled chicken tenders. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime slices, if desired. Serve immediately with flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream, and all of your favorite taco/fajita toppings!
Oh snap, you just reminded me that I still have some of my seasoning packets. LOL. They’ve been sitting in the pantry for month. And I’ve only used them one. I think I need to use them again.
Don’t you just hate it when you don’t know what to make for dinner? I draw complete mental blanks sometimes and it’s like I’ve forgotten how to cook! That’s when I usually make chili for some strange reason. Your fajitas look marvelous… love the limes.
I’ve been struggling a bit too with what to cook – I usually decide at the very last possible moment – out of need. I attribute it to the heat. These fajitas look really good! I’ve never tried these seasonings.
This is a good change of pace for dinner. That chicken is ready to be eaten.
Your meal looks terrific! I could have any type of Mexican food for every meal and never get sick of it!
Such a great summer dish, looks so fresh and tasty!
You’ve gotta love those seasoning packets! Definitely a great way to take something like chicken breasts and to add some zing to it. Great post, Jen! :D
The fajitas look wonderful, those Amazing taste seasonings are fun to cook with!
Grilled fajitas has got to be one of my all-time favorite meals. Looks so good! I hope you like the choco zucchini bread if you end up trying it. I’m all nervous now after talking it up so much that people will hate it! lol. If you do, don’t burst my bubble, k?? lol
This is one of our family favorites. It tastes out of this world from the grill.