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Finished plate of cheese shell fajita tacos.

Cheese Shell Chicken Fajita Tacos

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Delicious cheddar cheese is transformed into crispy taco shells with only the heat of the Traeger Flatrock griddle. Topped with homemade chicken fajitas and simple toppings, these will be on your Taco Tuesday rotation forever!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course chicken, main, poultry, tacos
Cuisine American, fusion, Mexican

Equipment

  • Traeger grill
  • Spatula
  • Taco holder
  • Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags Shredded Cabot cheddar cheese we used a combo of Seriously Sharp and Vermont Sharp, with a sprinkle of Fiery Jack for a kick of extra flavor
  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • 2 Bell peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 cup Refried beans
  • 1/4 cup Iceberg lettuce
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp Taco Seasoning

To Serve

  • Avocado Salsa
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Pickled jalapeƱos

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Traeger Flatrock Griddle to medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle shredded Cabot cheddar cheese onto the griddle, shaping into circles.
  • Cook until edges are golden brown, then carefully flip with a spatula.
  • Cook chicken, peppers, and onions on the griddle until cooked through and tender.
  • Remove cheese from griddle and shape into taco shells using a taco holder.
  • Fill each shell with refried beans, lettuce, chicken fajita mixture, avocado sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeƱos.
Keyword cheese shell tacos, cheesy chicken tacos, chicken fajita tacos, keto tacos