CHICKEN FAJITAS

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The bell peppers in this dish work to keep your skin looking great. Their vitamin C helps build firming collagen and fends off damaging free radicals.

Provided by Georgia Downard

Categories     Chicken     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Self     Quick and Healthy     Back to School     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
4 tablespoons salsa, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
4 teaspoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic, juice, 1 teaspoon oil, chili powder and cumin; marinate 20 minutes. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray; add chicken with marinade, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes with chiles, salt, black pepper and remaining 1 tsp oil; toss to combine. Roast, stirring once, until chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. Wrap tortillas in foil; heat in oven during last 10 minutes of roasting time. Stir 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoonscilantro into chicken mixture; divide evenly among tortillas, along with remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, yogurt and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Garnish with radish slices and lime wedges, if desired.

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