Chicken Fajitas

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1
Calories	454
Total Fat	14.5 g
Saturated Fat	3.5 g
Sodium	485 mg
Total Carbohydrate	49.5 g
Dietary Fiber	6 g
Protein	35 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Small yellow onion, sliced	1
Garlic, minced	1 clove
Red bell pepper, cut into strips	1
Chicken breast, cut into strips	½ pound
Ground cumin	1 tablespoon
Chili powder	1 tablespoon
Lime juice	2 tablespoons
Whole-wheat fajita-style tortillas	4
Salsa	2 tablespoons
Light sour cream	2 tablespoons

Directions
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion, pepper, and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly tender.
Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
Add cumin, chili powder, and lime juice, and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
Place tortillas between damp paper towels and heat in microwave 1-1 ½ minutes, or until warm.
Divide vegetable and chicken mixture between tortillas and garnish with salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole (optional—see below).

Exchanges
3 starches; 3 very lean meats; 3 fats; 1.5 vegetables

Side Suggestions: Fresh Guacamole
Slice 1 ripe avocado in half and scoop insides into small mixing bowl. Mash to desired consistence and add 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon seeded chopped tomato, ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½-1 teaspoon minced jalapeno, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir together. Nutrition Info (for ½ recipe): 165 calories; 8 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 15 g fat (2 g sat); 5 g fiber; 311 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1.5 vegetables; 3 fats.

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