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.
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!
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 330Carbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.