Recipes La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen Fajita Platter

Fajita Platter Recipe

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@laristranewmexicankitchen

Dec 25 2025

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45m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Fajita Platter in just 45m. Choose between chicken, steak, veggie, or shrimp served with fajita veggies, flour tortillas, a side of guacamole, and sour cream with your choice of two sides. (pp)

Preparing the Proteins

1. Prepare Chicken

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

2. Prepare Steak

Slice the steak into thin strips and season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

3. Prepare Shrimp

If using shrimp, season with half of the fajita seasoning mixture.

4. Prepare Vegetables

Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.

Cooking the Fajitas

5. Cook Chicken

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

6. Cook Steak

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and cook the steak strips for 3-5 minutes until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.

7. Cook Shrimp

In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

8. Cook Vegetables

Add another tablespoon of oil if necessary, then add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Preparing Sides

9. Cook Rice

Prepare the rice according to package instructions.

10. Heat Refried Beans

Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

Assembling the Platter

11. Warm Tortillas

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in foil and place in a warm oven.

12. Serve

On a large platter, arrange the cooked proteins, sautéed vegetables, warm tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream. Serve with rice and refried beans on the side.