This low calorie chicken fajita recipe is quick, and delicious. The healthy fajita recipe is just 71 calories and packed with metabolism boosting ingredients!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 chicken breast
- Olive oil spray
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 onions
- 1 jalapeño
Low Calorie Chicken Fajitas
Healthy Chicken Fajitas Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep 2 ways. You can cook the healthy recipe completely then store for later, or add the ingredients to a bag, mix and add to the freezer for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a 350 degree oven until warmed through (about 20 minutes)
Low Calorie Chicken Fajitas Recipe
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Ingredients
Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 chicken breast sliced in thin strips
- Olive oil spray
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, all seeds and ribs removed and thinly sliced
Chicken Fajita Toppings Guide:
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Homemade guacamole
- Pico De Gallo Salsa
- Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Sliced black olives
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- In a gallon freezer bag combine the cayenne, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Mix well then add in the sliced chicken and mix again.
- Place the bag in the fridge to marinate for 1 to 12 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the bell peppers, onions and jalapeño. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, mixing once.
- Push the veggies to the sides and add in the chicken and marinade. Cook for 10 minutes flipping the chicken once.
- Mix the veggies and chicken together and cook until the onions and bell pepper are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings, over corn or flour tortillas.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published March 31, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 17, 2023 by Audrey Johns