Chicken Fajita Tortilla Cups

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into small cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 6-8 large flour tortillas

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken cubes and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers and onion and cook until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
5. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Add salsa and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
8. Line each muffin cup with a tortilla and press down to fit snugly.
9. Fill each cup with chicken and vegetable mixture.
10. Top with cheese and bake for 10 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
12. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and additional salsa, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• The first tortillas were made from corn over 10,000 years ago.
• Fajitas were first served in Texas in the 1930s.
• Tortilla cups can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, cheese, meats, and veggies.