Low Fat Fajita Chicken

Elevate your Tex-Mex nights with this vibrant and healthy Low Fat Fajita Chicken recipe—packed with lean protein, colorful bell peppers, and bold, smoky spices. This quick and easy skillet meal combines tender strips of chicken, lightly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, alongside perfectly sautéed onions and bell peppers. Simmered in low-sodium chicken broth and brightened with a splash of lime juice, this dish delivers big flavor without the guilt. Nestled into warm whole wheat tortillas and garnished with fresh cilantro, it's a wholesome dinner ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this fajita recipe is low in fat but high in satisfaction!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 6 small Whole wheat tortillas

Directions

Step 1

Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red and green bell peppers and the onion into thin strips as well.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and sprinkle with half of the spice mixture, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 6

Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 8

In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Add the remaining spice mixture over the vegetables.

Step 9

Stir the vegetables occasionally, cooking for about 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp.

Step 10

Return the chicken to the skillet, add the low-sodium chicken broth, and lime juice. Stir everything together to combine all the flavors.

Step 11

Let the mixture simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the excess moisture reduces.

Step 12

Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the fajita mix.

Step 13

Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.

Step 14

Serve the fajita chicken mixture in the warmed tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1267.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1880.7

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 3519.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 379.0mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2751.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 38.8%