Searching for a great game night recipe? Something that’s quick and easy that’s sure to score an extra point in the flavor department? These chicken fajita taco boats shouldn’t disappoint, plus they are totally finger food friendly, which means less mess too! Extra points all over the place, lol.
This post was sponsored by our friends at Old El Paso. Of course all opinions are our own, and we certainly hope you enjoy the content and recipe. Huge thank you to our readers and Old El Paso for making all this possible.
This chicken fajita taco boat recipe is perfect for game night or a fun family dinner night. Added perk: you can toss the chicken in the crockpot and get other thins done around the house.
How To Make Delicious Chicken Fajita Taco Boats
You can score the printable recipe card with the full ingredients and directions at the end of this post.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Olive Oil
- Fajita Seasoning
- Red Bell Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- White Onion
- Old El Paso Refried Beans
- Old El Paso Boats
- Cheese
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Lime
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
Directions:
Cook chicken. I cooked mine in the crockpot.
Shred cooked chicken using two forks.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Place chicken in a pan with olive oil and seasoning and cook on low for about 5 minutes just to incorportate all the seasonings.
Add sliced peppers, onions, and 1 cup of water (you could also use chicken broth). Turn heat up to medium and allow to boil.
Once water starts boiling, turn it down and allow it to simmer until all the water is cooked out.
Line a baking pan with Old El Paso Taco Boats; add about two spoonfuls of beans into each taco boat.
Repeat until all taco boats have a layer of refried beans.
Fill each taco boat with chicken, top with cheese, and bake until cheese is melted. This should take about five to ten minutes.
Remove from oven, add toppings, and enjoy.
Huge thanks to our friends Old El Paso for sponsoring this post and being the inspiration behind these super tasty and totally fun chicken fajita taco boats. Whether you are looking for a fun game day recipe or a quick dinner idea for the family, we think you’ll love these taco boats.
If you are looking for other great game day ideas, be sure to check out this recipe for Green Chili Chip Enchiladas or Chicken Avocado Quesadillas.
How To Make Delicious Chicken Fajita Taco Boats
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 Chicken breasts
- Olive Oil
- 1 package Fajita Seasoning
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 White Onion
- 1 can Old El Paso Refried Beans
- 1 package Old El Paso Boats
- Cheese
Toppings
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Lime
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Cook chicken. I cooked mine in the crockpot.
- Shred cooked chicken using two forks.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place chicken in a pan with olive oil and seasoning and cook on low for about 5 minutes just to incorporate all the seasonings.
- Add sliced peppers, onions, and 1 cup of water (you could also use chicken broth). Turn heat up to medium and allow to boil.
- Once water starts boiling, turn it down and allow it to simmer until all the water is cooked out.
- Line a baking pan with Old El Paso Taco Boats; add about two spoonfuls of beans into each taco boat.
- Repeat until all taco boats have a layer of refried beans.
- Fill each taco boat with chicken, top with cheese and bake until cheese is melted, This should take about five to ten minutes.
- Remove from oven, add toppings, and enjoy.
