Queso de Fuente Palmera Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup of Queso de Fuente Palmera cheese, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet or griddle
- Tongs

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large skillet or griddle, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Sprinkle the shredded Queso de Fuente Palmera cheese over the top of the chicken and vegetables.
6. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a separate skillet.
8. Using tongs, fill each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).
10. Serve immediately.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 8 fajitas

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 320
- Total fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Total carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 26g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken breast can be substituted with steak, shrimp, or tofu.
- Queso de Fuente Palmera cheese can be substituted with any other melting cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet for an extra vegetable.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice over the fajitas for a citrusy flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Slice the chicken and vegetables thinly to ensure even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet, cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Use a lid or aluminum foil to help melt the cheese quickly.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover fajitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, microwave the fajitas for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the fajitas on a large platter with a side of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

Suggested side dishes:
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Corn on the cob
- Grilled zucchini

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cheese is not melting, cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and let it melt for a few more minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Queso de Fuente Palmera is a type of cheese made in the town of Fuente Palmera in the province of Cordoba, Spain.

Flavor profiles:
- Smoky, savory, cheesy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the fajitas with a side of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.

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