Festive Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Transform your weeknight dinner into a vibrant, flavor-packed fiesta with these easy Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps! This dish is a fun and delicious way to use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, perfect for those busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly but still want something that feels special.

For the ultimate flavor explosion, whip up the cilantro-lime sauce the night before. Letting it sit overnight allows the flavors to mingle and intensify, giving your fajitas that extra kick. And while you’re at it, make a big batch of the homemade fajita seasoning—trust me, you’ll want to use it again and again!

Festive Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps

Elle

Turn your weeknight dinner into a vibrant, flavor-packed fiesta with these easy Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps! This dish is a fun and delicious way to use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, perfect for those busy nights when you want something quick yet special. For an extra burst of flavor, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce the night before. As it chills, the flavors will blend and intensify, adding that extra kick to your fajitas. And while you're at it, make a larger batch of the homemade fajita seasoning—once you taste it, you'll be reaching for it again and again!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course Dinner

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Servings 4

Ingredients

Homemade Fajita Seasoning:

3 T. chili powder
1½ T. smoked paprika
2 t. onion powder
2 t. garlic powder
2 t. ground cumin
½ t. cayenne pepper
1 t. dried oregano
2 t. sea salt

Cilantro-Lime Sauce:

1 c. plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 T. homemade fajita seasoning
1 clove garlic peeled and finely minced
2 T. fresh cilantro finely chopped
2 T. fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Fajitas:

2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper sliced thin
1 green bell pepper sliced thin
1 yellow bell pepper sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper sliced thin
½ small red onion sliced thin
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
3 c. rotisserie chicken shredded
2-3 T. homemade fajita seasoning
¼ c. chicken stock preferably organic
¼ c. fresh cilantro roughly chopped
3 green onions green parts only, sliced
2 T. fresh lime juice
1 head Romaine lettuce washed and separated into individual leaves

Instructions

Create the Fajita Magic: Start by mixing up your homemade fajita seasoning. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until everything is well-blended. Store any extra seasoning in an airtight container for future culinary adventures.
Prepare the Zesty Cilantro-Lime Sauce: In a medium glass bowl, mix together the yogurt, fajita seasoning, minced garlic, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then cover and chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the colorful bell peppers, red onion, and balsamic vinegar, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until the veggies are tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the Chicken and Spice: Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, fajita seasoning, and chicken stock. Cook until the chicken is heated through and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with more salt or fajita mix if needed.
Finish with Fresh Flavors: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a burst of brightness.
Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the sizzling chicken and veggie mixture onto crisp Romaine lettuce leaves, then drizzle with the creamy cilantro-lime sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this festive meal!