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Creamy Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Fajitas Recipe for Perfect Campfire Meals

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A cozy and satisfying campfire meal featuring tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and a luscious creamy sauce cooked easily in a Dutch oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 3 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 6–8 medium flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips about 1/2 inch thick. Slice bell peppers into strips roughly the same size as the chicken. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the Dutch oven over medium heat or campfire coals. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add chicken strips in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes to sear, then stir and cook another 4-5 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  4. In the same Dutch oven, add onions and bell peppers. Stir frequently and cook 6-8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add minced garlic in the last 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper over the veggies. Stir and toast spices for about 1 minute.
  6. Return chicken to the Dutch oven. Stir in softened cream cheese, sour cream, and chicken broth. Mix gently to combine into a creamy sauce. Simmer with lid off for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in chopped cilantro if using.
  8. Warm tortillas by placing them on the Dutch oven lid or grill grate for 1-2 minutes each side until pliable and lightly toasted.
  9. Serve creamy chicken fajitas on warm tortillas, optionally topped with extra cilantro, sliced avocado, or salsa.

Notes

Keep heat steady when cooking over campfire to avoid burning. Use softened cream cheese to prevent clumps. Stir gently to avoid curdling. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking. Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew cream.

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