Spicy Skinny Chicken Fajitas: Flavorful Low-Fat Tex-Mex Delight

Low-Fat Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Description:
These low-fat chicken fajitas are a zesty and colorful delight, offering all the satisfaction of a classic favorite without the excess fat. The level of spiciness can be adjusted according to your preference, with the amount of picante sauce and black pepper determining whether they are mildly spicy or fiery hot.

Recipe Details:

Ingredients:

• 2 green chili peppers
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 3 1/2 tablespoons picante sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
• 1 green chili pepper, chopped
• 1 1/4 teaspoons mild chili powder
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 tomato, diced
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Lettuce, shredded

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the chopped green chili peppers, reduced-fat sour cream, picante sauce, chili powder, and paprika. Set aside.

2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

3. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.

5. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and continue cooking, stirring often, for approximately 4 minutes or until the mushrooms release their juices.

6. Increase the heat to high and stir in the chicken strips, chopped green chili pepper, picante sauce, and mild chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until the liquid has almost completely evaporated from the skillet. Be careful not to scorch the ingredients.

7. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped scallions, salt (if using), and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute, then remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sour cream mixture.

8. Fajitas: Divide the chicken filling evenly among the flour tortillas and roll them up to enclose the filling.

9. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Arrange the filled tortillas seam-side down in the dish.

10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

11. Spoon any remaining sauce over the fajitas, then sprinkle with the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.

12. Cover the casserole again with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

13. Serve the low-fat chicken fajitas garnished with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, and shredded lettuce.

Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying low-fat chicken fajitas, perfect for a delicious and healthy meal any day of the week! 🌮🥑🍅