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Skillet Chicken Tortilla Recipe

A crispy tortilla filled with seasoned chicken strips and sautéed vegetables comes together in minutes on the stovetop, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner

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When you need a satisfying meal without spending much time in the kitchen, this skillet tortilla delivers. Filled with seasoned chicken strips and colorful sautéed vegetables, then crisped in a pan, it's a complete dish that works equally well for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

6 tortillas

500 grams (about 1 pound) chicken breast, sliced into strips

1 onion, sliced into strips

1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips

1 carrot, cut into thin strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder;

salt and black pepper to taste

For the sauce:

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

small amount of crushed garlic

Preparation:

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken strips until they begin to turn golden.
  2. Add the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper, stirring to coat evenly.
  3. Add the onion, bell peppers and carrot to the pan and sauté for several more minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly while retaining some crispness.
  4. In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well.
  5. Spread a small amount of sauce in the center of each tortilla, add a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture, and fold securely.
  6. Return the filled tortillas to a dry skillet and sear for one to two minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
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