Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers – Healthy Recipe

These chicken fajitas are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and onions, they are low in carbs and packed with flavor, making them perfect for a diabetes-friendly meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 1 pound, sliced into thin strips
• Bell peppers: 2 (any color), sliced
• Onion: 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
• Cumin: 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
• Paprika: ½ teaspoon
• Salt and pepper: To taste
• Fresh lime juice: From 1 lime
• Whole-grain or low-carb tortillas: For serving
• Fresh cilantro: For garnish
• Avocado: Sliced, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
4. Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add lime juice and toss everything together to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
5. Serve: Serve the fajita mixture in whole-grain or low-carb tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado if desired.