Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas
Transform your weeknight dinner with these flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas! Packed with seasoned, tender strips of chicken and a medley of colorful bell peppers and onions, this recipe skips the salt without sacrificing taste. Instead, a bold, homemade spice blend of garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice delivers zesty satisfaction in every bite. Served in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and creamy avocado slices, these fajitas are as nutritious as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for family-style meals, these low sodium fajitas are a must-try for anyone seeking a wholesome, low-sodium dinner option bursting with Tex-Mex flair!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Start by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.
Step 2
Slice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into thin strips.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, paprika, and black pepper.
Step 4
Add sliced chicken to the bowl and coat evenly with the spice mix.
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Step 7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 8
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 9
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Step 10
Return the chicken to the skillet, add the lime juice, and toss everything together to combine well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 11
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
Step 12
Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture in the tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado.
Step 13
Enjoy your low sodium chicken fajitas as a wholesome and delicious meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1560.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2293.7 |
| Total Fat 79.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 385.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 463.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 226.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.0g | |
| Protein 173.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 403.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3543.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories