Chicken fajitas are always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines flavorful veggies and spices with lean protein and heart-healthy avocado so you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s gentle on your digestive system.

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Chicken Fajitas with Avocado

Chicken fajitas are always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines flavorful veggies and spices with lean protein and heart-healthy avocado so you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s gentle on your digestive system.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 1 pound chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ bunch cilantro, washed, minced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 scallions, sliced thin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into quarters

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325˚ to warm tortillas. Lay them out on a sheet pan and set aside. (You can skip this step if you like, or simply microwave them just before assembling.)
  • Liberally coat wide skillet with nonstick oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Add chicken, garlic, jalapeño and cumin and salt and stir. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add cilantro, cherry tomatoes, scallions, salt and pepper and cover the pan. Put tortillas in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or microwave for 10 seconds to get them warm and flexible.

To assemble:

  • Place 2 tortillas on each plate. Add a scoop of chicken-pepper mixture in the middle of each. Top with a few slices of avocado and a squirt of lime juice. Roll them up and enjoy!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 330Carbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 8gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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