Paleo Chicken Fajitas

Transform your weeknight dinner with these vibrant and flavorful Paleo Chicken Fajitas—a perfect combination of tender chicken, sautéed rainbow bell peppers, and onions, all seasoned with a smoky, zesty homemade spice blend. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for those following a paleo lifestyle, as it’s free of grains, dairy, and refined sugars while remaining packed with protein and nutrients. Cooked in just one skillet and ready in 30 minutes, these healthy fajitas are perfect for busy evenings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with optional creamy avocado slices for a simple yet satisfying meal that’s bursting with Tex-Mex flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 large onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 1 optional avocado

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick, and set them aside.

Step 2

Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips. Also, slice the onion into thin strips.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to form the marinade.

Step 4

Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring to ensure everything is well combined and heated through.

Step 8

Garnish the fajitas with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 9

Optional: Serve with sliced avocado on the side for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1949.6

Total Fat 83.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 578.3mg	0%
Sodium 2934.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 222.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 219.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 3898.2mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 15.2%