Description
These Chicken Fajita Melts are a savory and cheesy delight, with tender chicken, sautéed veggies, and a zesty salsa topping all sandwiched between crispy French bread and melted Cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced onions
- ½ cup sliced red bell pepper
- ½ cup tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 (1/2 inch thick) slices French bread
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add onions and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato juice and taco seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add salsa and cook for another 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with remaining oil. Place half the slices oil-side down on a baking sheet.
- Top each with chicken mixture and shredded cheese, then cover with remaining bread slices, oil-side up.
- Broil or grill sandwiches until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add jalapeños or other spices to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can use whole wheat bread or a low-fat cheese.
- For added texture, consider adding guacamole or sour cream as a topping when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg