Almost Instant Chicken Fajitas

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 5
Almost Instant Chicken Fajitas for a Quick and Delicious Meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 can tomatoes , diced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning , Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix # 38756
1 red bell pepper , cut into slices
1 green bell pepper , cut into slices
1 can black beans
shredded cheese
4 large tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
515
Sugar
6g
Fat
15g
Fajitas are a Tex-Mex staple that originated in Mexican cuisine. This version of Almost Instant Chicken Fajitas is a great way to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal without sacrificing on time or flavor. The chicken is protein-packed, while the bell peppers and black beans add fiber and other important nutrients. This dish uses taco seasoning to add a tasty kick of heat and flavor to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Paired with a tortilla and some shredded cheese, this dish is a satisfying and easy way to enjoy a Tex-Mex favorite.

Instructions

1.Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
2.Add chicken strips to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
3.Add diced tomatoes and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken.
4.Add sliced bell peppers and black beans to the skillet, stirring to combine.
5.Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until peppers are tender.
6.Serve chicken and vegetable mixture on tortillas, topped with shredded cheese.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, with only one skillet required.

High in protein and fiber thanks to the chicken and black beans.

A delicious way to get in vegetables.

CONS

May be high in sodium if canned ingredients are used.

Tortillas may be high in carbs, so watch portion sizes if watching carbohydrate intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein and fiber, which can help with muscle building and digestion, respectively.
Bell peppers and tomatoes are both great sources of vitamin C, which can help with immune system function.
Black beans are packed with antioxidants and can help regulate blood sugar levels.

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