Meal Prep Chicken Fajitas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Meal Prep Chicken Fajitas
Description
This recipe uses thinly halved chicken breasts rubbed with a spice mix including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and onion powder, then cooked with bell peppers and onions either in the oven or on the grill. The method brings out smoky, spicy notes in the chicken while softening the vegetables.
The cooked chicken is then sliced into thin strips and can be served immediately in warmed flour tortillas with toppings such as mashed avocado seasoned with salt and lime, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro. Lime wedges add a fresh burst of acidity at serving.
This dish is suitable for meal prep, allowing secure storage and easy reheating. The seasoning combination provides warmth and aromatics without overwhelming heat, letting the vegetable sweetness and creamy toppings balance the flavor.
To prevent mashed avocado from browning and for enhanced flavor, season it with salt and fresh lime juice before storing in condiment containers.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise to yield 4 pieces of chicken, large, boneless, skinless
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas fajita size (6 or 8 inch
- 3-4 bell pepper thinly sliced, any combination of green, red, yellow, and orange peppers
- ½ onion thinly sliced
Toppings
- sour cream
- avocado see note, mashed
- salsa
- cheese shredded
- cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Whisk together salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over the chicken and season with the spice mixture, then rub into the chicken on both sides with your fingertips.
- In a medium bowl combine sliced bell peppers and onions. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange seasoned chicken and peppers/onions on a large sheet pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through. Allow to cool slightly before slicing chicken into thin strips. Serve with tortillas and toppings OR proceed with meal prep option.
Grill Method
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Place chicken on grill, turn after 6-8 minutes and continue to grill until cooked through. While chicken is grilling, place a large piece of cooking foil on the grates where the chicken is not cooking. Transfer peppers and onions to the foil and toss occasionally with a fork or tongs to cook evenly until tender and edges just begin to char. Allow to cool slightly before slicing chicken into thin strips. Serve with tortillas and toppings OR proceed with meal prep option.
Stovetop / Skillet Method
- Cook chicken and veggies in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, turning chicken and tossing veggies occasionally to ensure even cooking. Allow to cool slightly before slicing chicken into thin strips. Serve with tortillas and toppings OR proceed with meal prep option.
Meal Prep Option
- To keep your toppings fresh, place them in small condiment containers. For the tortillas, heat for 15 seconds in the microwave, then fold and place in sandwich-size ziploc bags, two tortillas per bag. Arrange tortillas, toppings, and cooked chicken and veggies (cooled to almost room temperature) in meal prep containers, top with lid, and chill until ready to use.
- To reheat (optional), simply remove the condiments and tortillas and heat the chicken and veggies in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then assemble fajitas as desired.
Notes
- Season mashed avocado with salt and fresh lime juice to prevent browning and add bright flavor when preparing toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3032IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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