Description
Healthy Chicken Fajitas are a colorful and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your dining table. This quick and easy recipe features tender marinated chicken breast strips sautéed with sweet bell peppers and onions, all wrapped in warm whole wheat tortillas. In less than 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that is both delicious and packed with protein and vegetables. Serve these fajitas with fresh toppings like guacamole, salsa, or Greek yogurt for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, Healthy Chicken Fajitas promise to delight your taste buds while supporting your health goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lime juice
- Whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add sliced chicken breasts; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: Slice bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- 3. Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- 4. Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add bell peppers and onion; cook until tender but crisp (about 3-5 minutes).
- 5. Combine: Return sliced chicken to the skillet with vegetables for an additional minute to combine flavors.
- 6. Serve: Warm tortillas in a separate pan or oven; fill with chicken and vegetable mixture.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Customize your fajitas by adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fajita (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg