Simple Cooking with Heart brings you this healthy version of a Tex Mex favorite -- fajitas! These Quick Chicken Fajitas are served with Black Beans and Spanish Rice.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Spanish Rice
Calories
439 Per ServingProtein
36g Per ServingFiber
10g Per ServingCost Per Serving
$3.48Nutrition Facts
Calories | 439 | |
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Total Fat | 5.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 73 mg | |
Sodium | 287 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 62 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | |
Sugars | g | |
Added Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 36 g |
Ingredients
Beans and Rice
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16 oz. canned, fat-free, no-salt-added black beans (drained, rinsed) -
1 cup brown rice (cooked to package instructions)
Quick Chicken Fajitas
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non-stick Cooking spray -
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins (cut into 1-inch strips) -
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce -
1 medium bell pepper (sliced) -
1 medium onion (sliced) -
1/2 tsp. black pepper -
1/2 tsp. cumin -
taco-sized tortillas, or corn tortillas (Choose tortillas with the lowest amount of saturated fat, trans fat and sodium.) -
1 avocado (sliced) -
1/2 cup jarred salsa (lowest sodium available) -
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
Beans and Rice
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Spray a small pot with cooking spray, heat beans over low-heat until warmed, stirring occasionally (approx. 10 minutes). -
Combine cooked rice with 2 tablespoons salsa and stir.
Quick Chicken Fajitas
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Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat to medium-high and add chicken, cook for 3 minutes until browned. -
Reduce heat to medium and add soy sauce, bell pepper, onions, pepper and cumin. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
Spoon evenly over tortillas and top with sliced avocado, salsa and/or sour cream (optional).