Chicken Fajitas

Recipe by Rogelio Gaeta, Executive Chef, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Yield four servings.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, yellow, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 6-inch whole wheat flour tortillas

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all the fajita seasoning ingredients and 1 tbsp. of olive oil to a small mixing bowl and stir together. Cut the chicken into strips and toss with the spice mixture.
2. Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
3. Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove it to a plate and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet over medium heat and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir everything together
5. Serve immediately with tortillas and sliced avocados

Nutrition Report Card

• 385 Calories
• 8 Grams Fiber
• 25 Grams Protein
• 255 Milligrams Sodium
• 15 Grams Carbs