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Top view of chicken fajitas in a cast iron skillet.

Chicken fajitas

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Looking for a quick and easy dinner that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this delicious chicken fajita recipe! With tender strips of juicy chicken, sizzling peppers and onions, and a perfect blend of spices, these fajitas are sure to please everyone at the dinner table. Whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this chicken fajita recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. So grab your apron and get ready to savor the flavors of Mexico with this delicious and nutritious recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch and Dinner
Makes 6 servings
Serving Size 1 cup
Net Carbs 5 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

Fajita seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)

Chicken fajitas

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 3 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

For serving

  • butter lettuce leaves
  • avocado
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or plastic ziptop bag, add the fajita seasoning, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir together. Add chicken, stir until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours, or overnight (optional).
    Raw chicken breast strips in a metal mixing bowl covered with fajita seasoning and oil to marinade.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the bell peppers and onion in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
    Top view of skillet cooking sliced bell peppers and onions for fajitas.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
    Top view of chicken strips cooking in a skillet to make chicken fajitas.
  • Return peppers and onion to the skillet and stir everything together.
    Top view of skillet with cooked chicken fajita mix - bell peppers, onions, and chicken.
  • Serve immediately with butter lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas. Garnish as desired with avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
    Top view of low-carb chicken fajitas in a skillet surrounded by avocado, salsa, cilantro, and sour cream.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken fajitas
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
5
g
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
Fiber
 
2
g
Sugar
 
3
g
Protein
 
36
g
Fat
 
15
g
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
96
mg
Sodium
 
295
mg
Potassium
 
465
mg
13
%
Vitamin C
 
79
mg
96
%
Vitamin A
 
112
µg
16
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
Keywords chicken fajitas, low-carb fajitas
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