Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Fajitas

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 4 TBSP Sour cream optional
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded optional

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado halved
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 16 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 slices Lemon

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and additional salt and pepper if desired, and cook while stirring occasionally for 6–8 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork, then add cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and mix until smooth or slightly chunky; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Warm the soft taco shells in a dry non-stick pan over medium heat for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Add the lemon slices to the sparkling water, add ice if desired, and serve chilled.
  • Serve the chicken fajitas with warm tortillas, sour cream if using, tortilla chips with guacamole, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 1325mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2188IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 3mg

Chicken Fajitas

No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 780 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Fajitas

  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 4 Soft taco shells
  • 4 TBSP Sour cream optional
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded optional

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado halved
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 16 oz Sparkling water
  • 2 slices Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients as listed.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and additional salt and pepper if desired, and cook while stirring occasionally for 6–8 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork, then add cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and mix until smooth or slightly chunky; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Warm the soft taco shells in a dry non-stick pan over medium heat for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Add the lemon slices to the sparkling water, add ice if desired, and serve chilled.
  • Serve the chicken fajitas with warm tortillas, sour cream if using, tortilla chips with guacamole, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 38gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 1325mgFiber: 13gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2188IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 3mg
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