Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts Recipe
These Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Fajita Melts are full of flavor and so easy to make.
Serving6 people
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread, sliced in half
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced (can also use frozen peppers and onion)
- ⅓ cup salsa
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, You can use your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Slice the bread open lengthwise so you have two long pieces.
- Season the chicken breasts with the fajita seasoning (or taco seasoning) and grill on both sides until cooked through.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips. (If you are using pre-cooked chicken strips, just warm them up. You don't even need to season them with fajita seasoning if you don't want to)
- Saute the peppers and onions with some fajita seasoning for about 3-5 minutes, or until the water has cooked off.
- To assemble, spread the salsa on the bottom of the bread.
- Add the grilled chicken slices, then the sauteed peppers and onion, then the cheese slice.
- Microwave or put under the broiler to melt the cheese.
- Cut bread into slices and serve.
Notes
If you are looking to replace the french bread, here is what we recommend trying:
- Baked Potato Halves
- Tostada Shells
- Hard Taco Shells
- Soft Tortillas
- Tortilla Chips
- Texas Toast
- Naan Bread
- Pita Bread
- Pita Chips
Nutrition
Calories: 297 kcal · Carbohydrates: 41 g · Protein: 19 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 36 mg · Sodium: 561 mg · Potassium: 338 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 270 IU · Vitamin C: 18 mg · Calcium: 123 mg · Iron: 3 mg