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Cajun Chicken Fajitas with Schwartz Perfect Shake

Updated 28 April 2022 Published 31 July 2015 84 Comments

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Cajun Chicken Fajitas – a classic Tex-Mex dish that your family will love! Marinated chicken breast strips with bell peppers, onion, cajun seasoning, served with sour cream and lime wedges in tortilla!

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We love spicy food  in our family so when Schwartz sent me some of their products recently I made a bee line for the Cajun Perfect Shake Herb & Spice Blend!

Initially we tried it out on some chicken breasts on the BBQ sliced in half horizontally rubbed in oil and the dusted with the Cajun seasoning and a squeeze of lime! This worked a treat and so I knew Cajun Chicken Fajitas would work equally well and they certainly didn’t disappoint!

The whole family were gushing with their praise for this meal. Best of all you just put all the food in the centre of the table and everyone just helps themselves. No arguments about who got more, or is that just my family?

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The trick with these fajitas is to have a really hot caste iron skillet (or wok if you don’t have one) and to place the meat and vegetables into the pan a little at a time as you don’t want to cool the pan down all at once.

Taking the meat out of the fridge ahead of time to take off some off some of the chill is also beneficial!

Once cooked it’s important to serve straight away and once you’ve assemble your fajita with sliced avocados, shredded lettuce, sour cream and grated Cheddar don’t forget to squeeze over some extra lime juice or some extra zing!

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NB: This is a commissioned post for Schwartz and all opinions are my own.

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Cajun Chicken Fajitas with Schwartz Perfect Shake

Cajun Chicken Fajitas - a classic Tex-Mex dish that your family will love!
Course Main
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoon Light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 5 teaspoon Schwartz Cajun Perfect Shake
  • 1 Garlic clove crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper

Filling

  • 500 g Chicken breast
  • 3 Small mixed bell peppers sliced
  • 3 Small red onions halved and sliced
  • 2 tsp Rapeseed oil

Garnishes

  • Iceberg lettuce shredded
  • Avocado sliced
  • Grated Cheddar
  • Sour cream
  • Lime wedges
  • 8 Small flour tortillas warmed

Instructions

  • Start by putting all the marinade ingredients into a large bowl and whisking together.
  • Slice the chicken in half horizontally and then slice across the grain into strips roughly the same size as the peppers.
  • Add the chicken, peppers and onions to the marinade, mix well and leave to marinade for at least 5 minutes and up to an hour.
  • Heat 2 tsp of rapeseed oil on a high heat in a caste iron skillet (or wok) and using tongs place the meat & vegetables into the pan gradually.
  • Allow the meat to colour and cook for 10 – 15 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  • At the same time warm the flour tortillas in a frying pan (not non-stick) until they bubble up, then turn over being careful not to burn them and stack them up on a plate.
  • Place all the garnishes, tortillas and skillet (on a board) on the table allowing your guests to assemble their own individual tortillas and don't forget the extra squeeze of lime.

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Comments

  1. Melanie Pennie

    15/04/2017 at 1:24 pm

    Not had fajitas for a long time and these sound absolutely delicious. Looking forward to making, and eating them!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/04/2017 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks they are delicious and always fun to eat:-)

      Reply
  2. Amy Fidler

    26/03/2017 at 8:57 am

    love fajitas these look delicious x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/03/2017 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks, they are fab:-)

      Reply
  3. Helen Moulden

    21/02/2017 at 7:01 pm

    Usually use the Ol Del Paso kits, but this sounds quite good!

    Reply
  4. Amber Gladden

    21/11/2015 at 4:00 pm

    Sounds like a good option for food – have tried similar flavourings in this range and they worked a treat 😛

    Reply
  5. Paul Wilson

    25/10/2015 at 12:01 am

    I do love chicken fajitas.

    Reply
  6. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla

    14/09/2015 at 12:18 am

    That sounds lovely, Cajun chicken is one of my favourite flavours… making it into fajita is a genius idea!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      14/09/2015 at 9:03 am

      Thanks Margot – we’ve gone fajita mad since this post, having them tonight:-)

      Reply
  7. Ursula Hunt

    24/08/2015 at 12:01 pm

    Went down a treat at our saturday night movie night

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/08/2015 at 3:44 pm

      So glad to hear that Ursula:-)

      Reply
  8. Maria Hackett

    16/08/2015 at 11:27 pm

    this looks mouth-watering. I cant wait to try this. perfect for picnics too xx

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/08/2015 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Maria:-)

      Reply
  9. Ursula Hunt

    10/08/2015 at 2:45 pm

    I tried it as your first suggestion ,on chicken breast with a squeeze of lamb and this was also delicious

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/08/2015 at 6:13 pm

      Ursula, you been at the drink’s cabinet? “A squeeze of lamb”? LOL;-)

      Reply
  10. CJ Smith

    08/08/2015 at 9:36 am

    Looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  11. DANIELLE VEDMORE

    07/08/2015 at 11:46 pm

    I love fajitas! Have never used the Schwartz though – looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      08/08/2015 at 12:22 am

      Thanks Danielle, I’ve loved trying out the range:-)

      Reply
  12. Darrell

    07/08/2015 at 6:35 am

    Had most (!) of the ingredients and made this last night for dinner. It was very successful. It tasted great and will certainly be making it again (this time with ALL the ingredients!). Thanks for posting. Have rated it 5 Stars. Will be trying another recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      07/08/2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you so much for your feedback Darrell and glad you enjoyed the fajitas:-)

      Reply
  13. Martina Evans

    06/08/2015 at 8:13 pm

    This recipe looks and sounds amazing! I plan on recreating this meal for my in-laws next Tuesday. Hope all goes well, Fingers crossed x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/08/2015 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you Martina, it’s so simple, I’m sure you’ll be fine;-)

      Reply
  14. Beverley Cousins

    06/08/2015 at 6:39 pm

    Just copied your reciepe for tonight’s supper and i must say it turned out fantastic and so tasty. i will be having this every week,also the instructions was very easy to follow and recreate.Thank you

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/08/2015 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much for your feedback Beverly and I’m so pleased you enjoyed the dish. I too shall be making it regularly:-)

      Reply
    • Sweetie72

      06/08/2015 at 9:26 pm

      This recipe certainly looks delicious. I did fajitas for the first time this evening as I’d had some on holiday but the pack I used was incredibly spicy, I will have to try this recipe as it appears to be very popular.

      Reply
      • Camilla

        06/08/2015 at 11:09 pm

        Thank you, do let me know what you think:-)

        Reply
  15. Del's cooking twist

    06/08/2015 at 10:44 am

    I love cajun chicken and your dish looks absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/08/2015 at 11:05 am

      Thanks Delphine:-)

      Reply
  16. Maya Russell

    05/08/2015 at 7:14 pm

    I don’t eat fajitas regularly but this looks SO tasty and fairly easy thanks to the shake mix.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/08/2015 at 12:07 am

      I don’t either but really don’t know why as they’re so easy and delicious so am going to make more often!

      Reply
  17. Paul Wilson

    05/08/2015 at 5:09 pm

    Love chicken fajitas.

    Reply
  18. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)

    04/08/2015 at 1:24 am

    Wow, you made it look so easy to make. Can’t wait to give this a try.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/08/2015 at 12:01 pm

      Great Sandi, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)

      Reply
  19. Kavey

    03/08/2015 at 9:10 pm

    I do like fajitas though seldom remember to make them. We do chilli con carne wraps but forget fajitas!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 10:20 pm

      That’s like me Kavey, I’ve only recently started making them and as they’re so easy must make more often!

      Reply
  20. Diane

    03/08/2015 at 6:35 pm

    I love Fajitas! Thanks for sharing the spice blend you tried. It looks great with this recipe. Im always looking for a new spice flavor to try with fajitas. I will find this! Yummed!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 10:19 pm

      Pleasure Diane, I was in Tesco just now and the butcher’s counter was covered in Perfect Shakes:-)

      Reply
  21. Becky

    03/08/2015 at 4:18 pm

    I too love anything spicy so I am sure that I would adore this spice blend!! The fajitas sound and look amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks Becky:-)

      Reply
  22. Katerina

    03/08/2015 at 2:32 pm

    I love these fajitas. They look absolutely mouthwatering!

    Reply
  23. Heather Haigh

    03/08/2015 at 11:59 am

    I do like faitas, yours look delicious

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks Heather, hope you get to try them:-)

      Reply
  24. Ursula Hunt

    03/08/2015 at 9:54 am

    Bought my Perfect Shake now that’s tea tonight sorted

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 2:35 pm

      Fab Ursula, enjoy:-)

      Reply
  25. Nettie Moore

    03/08/2015 at 3:04 am

    I want one now, I adore Mexican Food! Nettie

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 2:39 pm

      I don’t blame you Nettie:-)

      Reply
  26. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

    03/08/2015 at 2:57 am

    These look delightful! I’m sure my family would just love them.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2015 at 2:40 pm

      I’m sure they would Jessica:-)

      Reply
  27. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    02/08/2015 at 10:56 pm

    Lovet the twist on the traditional fajitas by using cajun seasoning. love it.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 11:21 pm

      Thanks Michelle, I love to mess with convention:-)

      Reply
  28. Janice

    02/08/2015 at 7:08 pm

    Fajitas are a family favourite with us too, I think it is the ‘help yourself’ aspect which works so well for a family meal. I haven’t tried the Schwartz spices, but will look out for them now.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 11:23 pm

      Do check out the Grill Mates Range as well as the Perfect Shakes – we’re enjoying trying them out at the moment:-)

      Reply
  29. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    02/08/2015 at 5:05 pm

    These look delicious Camilla. I love the schwartz seasoning, as it really brings a dish to life.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks Danni – yes the Schwartz seasonings are really flavoursome and delicious:-)

      Reply
  30. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    02/08/2015 at 1:52 pm

    My husband loves fajitas and loves cajun season, so he’d go nuts for this combo!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks Justine:-)

      Reply
  31. Tracy

    02/08/2015 at 12:18 pm

    Yum, I love fajitas – such an easy meal which can be packed full of fresh veg. The seasoning sounds very tasty – must look out for it.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks, yes I love quick, easy and tasty meals:-)

      Reply
  32. Manila Spoon

    02/08/2015 at 12:03 am

    These Chicken Fajitas look amazing and so full of flavor! Yum!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 12:21 am

      They really are thank you:-)

      Reply
  33. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla

    01/08/2015 at 10:25 pm

    That looks amazing Camilla and so easy to make! Really like the sounds of the Cajun spice shake 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/08/2015 at 12:21 am

      Thanks Margot, yes it’s good simple family food:-)

      Reply
  34. Diana Rambles

    01/08/2015 at 9:01 pm

    These look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you Diana:-)

      Reply
  35. Marlys (This and That)

    01/08/2015 at 8:23 pm

    I love fajitas and this recipes sounds so good…I could eat many in a sitting…

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks Marlys they were very popular here:-)

      Reply
  36. Janette@culinaryginger

    01/08/2015 at 7:42 pm

    I love fajitas, it’s my favorite quick meal and I love how tasty your marinade is.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks Janette:-)

      Reply
  37. Debi @ Life Currents

    01/08/2015 at 6:48 pm

    These look great! My husband would love them, and we do tacos or fajitas all the time, so we must try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:42 pm

      Great Debi, I’m sure he’d love these:-)

      Reply
  38. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    01/08/2015 at 5:58 pm

    The perfect summer dish…my family will love these!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks Linda, I’m sure they will;-)

      Reply
  39. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    01/08/2015 at 5:28 pm

    Your chicken fajita filling looks so fresh and healthful. Looks like dinner is decided! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks:-)

      Reply
  40. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    01/08/2015 at 4:41 pm

    These look great! They sound/look super flavorful with the amazing Cajun seasoning – I’d love to dig in!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:45 pm

      Thanks Patricia, if only one could dig into a computer screen!

      Reply
  41. Joanne T Ferguson

    01/08/2015 at 12:36 pm

    I love this recipe and photo and thanks for making me more aware of a brand i have never tried! Pinned and shared!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you Joanne, glad to have enlightened you:-)

      Reply
  42. Ursula Hunt

    01/08/2015 at 11:27 am

    This sounds lovely will have to give it a try

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks Ursula, I’m sure you’ll love them:-)

      Reply
  43. Ashley Tukiainen

    01/08/2015 at 8:35 am

    Wow! These look delicious! As a texas girl living out of her element, I DO miss fajitas!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:47 pm

      Aaw, thank you Ashley:-)

      Reply
  44. Jan @GlugofOil

    01/08/2015 at 7:56 am

    Great recipe Camilla – I love Schwartz products!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/08/2015 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Jan! We enjoyed the Schwartz Grill Mates Mefiterranean Kebab marinade tonight on some pork kebabs and it was lush:-)

      Reply

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