Fajita Seasoning

My brother had given me this large hybrid zucchini that he brought home from work.  It was so large and round that I knew it would make the perfect "boat" from some tasty, homemade fajitas.  I want to sharecwith you my homemade seasoning, since I like making my own because it's cheaper than buying the store bought packages and I can control the amount of salt and spiciness!

Homemade Fajita Seasoning
2 T = 1 packet

Ingredients

• 2 T chili powder
• 1 T cumin
• 2 t black pepper
• 1 t salt
• 1 t paprika
• 1 t cayenne pepper
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1/2 tgarlic powder
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1 t crushed red pepper

Directions

1. Stir together all of the above seasonings in a glass jar
2. Store jar in a dark, cool place

Note: I triple the recipe and store the remainder with my spices so I always have some on hand.

Fajitas Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cut into small strips
• 4 assorted baby bell peppers; cut into long thin strips
• 1/2 an onion; cut into long thin strips
• Olive oil
• 2 T homemade fajita seasoning
• 3-4 T water or chicken broth
• 1 large zucchini
• Toppings: cheese, avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2. Cut a large zuchinni in half and removed the seeded part to create a "boat"
3. Roast the zucchini for 25-30 minutes; until softened
4. While the zucchini is roasting, saute the onions and about 1 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat
5. Once the onions begin to brown, add the peppers and saute until they begin to soften
6. Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken and 1 T olive oil to the skillet and cook until the chicken cooked through
7. Once the chicken is cooked, add the fajita seasoning and water/broth; stir until encorporated
8. Remove the zucchini from the oven, fill it with the fajita mix, and garnish with desired toppings