Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Creamy Chicken Fajita Sliders! These delightful sliders combine tender, seasoned chicken with sautéed bell peppers and onions, all enveloped in a rich cream sauce. Nestled between soft slider buns, they are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family dinner, a lively gathering, or an exciting game day. With just 30 minutes of preparation, these cheesy fajita sliders are not only quick to make but also incredibly satisfying. Everyone will be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and season the chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until softened (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer gently before adding shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing well to coat with the creamy sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble sliders by placing the chicken mixture on the bottom half of each bun and topping with the other half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg