Easy Healthy Chicken Fajitas – 2 Smartpoints

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THE BEST CHICKEN FAJITAS ARE SO QUICK TO THROW TOGETHER! CHICKEN GETS MARINATED IN THE BEST JUICY LIME MARINADE, THEN SEARED FOR THAT UNMISTAKEABLE CRISP-CHARRED OUTER EDGE!

Serve with onions and colourful bell pepper strips and the traditional flour (or corn) tortillas for the best dinner in minutes! OR wrap them in a lettuce leaf for a low carb option. These are the Best Chicken Fajitas and they are so versatile!Advertisements 

Chicken Fajitas would have to be one of the easiest recipes out there, BUT people (used to be me) usually opt to buy seasoning in a packet from the supermarket. Well, these chicken fajitas hit those packets over the head a million times over. Why buy it when you can make it SO MUCH BETTER yourself with just a handful of ingredients, and maybe only 3 extra minutes added to your prep time?

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INGREDIENTS :

• 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into ½-inch strips
• ¼ cup fat-free Italian dressing
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (or more to taste)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. In a large zipper-lock plastic bag, combine the sliced chicken, Italian dressing and chili powder. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag, turning and squeezing to coat the chicken. Refrigerate to marinate at least 30 minutes. (Marinate longer, perhaps overnight, to enhance flavor even more.
2. Lightly coat a large skillet nonstick spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and marinade and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 8 – 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and cover it to keep warm.
3. Lightly coat the same skillet with more cooking spray. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the green and red peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes longer.
4. Add the cooked chicken back into the skill and stir to combine and heat through, about 2 more minutes.
5. Serve with tortillas, beans, or rice and your favorite garnishes such as salsa, shredded cheese, lime wedges and/or guacamole.

COOK’S NOTES :Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1/4 chicken and vegetables): 216 calories, 1g fat, 32 g protein, 14g carbs, 7g sugar, 2g fiber, 4 PointsPlus, 2 SmartPoints