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chicken fajitas in lettuce leaves
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SkinnyMS

Zesty Chicken Fajitas in Lettuce

These skinny fajitas are wrapped in lettuce, high in protein, and are super fresh.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Keto, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 185kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips
  • 1 white onion peeled, halved, and sliced
  • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces apiece), cut into strips
  • 8 iceberg lettuce leaves large, washing and patted dry
  • Greek yogurt non-fat, optional
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a sauté pan over medium heat, put in olive oil and the chicken strips. Sprinkle on salt and pepper, and let it cook for 2 minutes, then add the bell pepper strips and the onions. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden on the outside.
  • Place chicken with onions and peppers in each lettuce leaf. Top with salsa and a dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt (optional). Fajitas in lettuce leaves can also be topped with guacamole, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2fajitas | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3