Chicken Fajita Wraps

Name: Chicken Fajita Wraps
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 large flour tortillas; 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1 medium onion sliced; 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken cut in thin strips; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano; 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper cut in thin strips; Salt and pepper to taste; Toppings; Shredded lettuce; Shredded Canadian Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese; Chopped Fresh tomatoes; Fresh lime wedges; Sour cream

This recipe is taken from the 2001 Milk Calendar. My family really enjoys these fun Mexican wraps. This recipe is a great way to include all four food groups in one tasty meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cooking: 10 min

Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

6 large flour tortillas
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 medium onion sliced
1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken cut in thin strips
2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano
3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper cut in thin strips
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
Shredded lettuce
Shredded Canadian Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Fresh tomatoes
Fresh lime wedges
Sour cream

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Preparation

Warm tortillas according to package directions.

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry onion until softened. Add chicken, chili powder and oregano; stir-fry just until chicken is browned all over.

Whisk flour into milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Add peppers; simmer, stirring, until liquid is bubbling and thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon filling along centre of each tortilla; add toppings. Fold up bottom of tortilla then fold sides to enclose filling.

Tips

For the Adventurous: For extra flavour, add 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin along with the chili powder and half a jalapeno pepper, minced, along with the sweet peppers.

Healthy Eating Tip: Get D” facts- Milk gives you the added benefit of Vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Milk is one of the few food sources of Vitamin D.