Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 689kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Fajitas

  • 1 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
  • 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 Soft taco shells whole wheat
  • Sour cream optional

Chips and Guacamole

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

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients as instructed.
  • Cook vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
  • Cook chicken: Add sliced chicken to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, and additional salt and black pepper if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop the avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth or slightly chunky. Set aside.
  • Warm tortillas: Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Warm soft taco shells for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Prepare lemon sparkling water: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Add sparkling water and lemon slices.
  • Serve chicken fajitas with cheese, tortillas, and sour cream, if using. Serve with tortilla chips, guacamole, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 1349mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1952IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg

Chicken Fajitas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 689 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken Fajitas

  • 1 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
  • 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 Soft taco shells whole wheat
  • Sour cream optional

Chips and Guacamole

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

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare ingredients as instructed.
  • Cook vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
  • Cook chicken: Add sliced chicken to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, and additional salt and black pepper if desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the guacamole: Scoop the avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth or slightly chunky. Set aside.
  • Warm tortillas: Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Warm soft taco shells for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  • Prepare lemon sparkling water: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Add sparkling water and lemon slices.
  • Serve chicken fajitas with cheese, tortillas, and sour cream, if using. Serve with tortilla chips, guacamole, and lemon sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 36gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 1349mgFiber: 14gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1952IUVitamin C: 121mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 3mg
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