Chicken Fajita Bowls with Spiralized Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the fajitas:
4thin-cut boneless chicken breastssliced into strips
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1limejuiced
2red bell peppers
2green bell peppers
1white onionpeeled
1large sweet potato or 2 mediums sweet potatoespeeled
2cupschopped lettuceI used Bibb
1avocadopeeled, pitted and insides sliced
1/2cupsalsa
For the fajita seasoning:
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
1teaspoonchili powder
¼teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonoregano
Instructions
Mix together the ingredients for the fajita seasoning a small bowl.
Place the chicken, half the olive oil, lime juice, and half of the fajita seasoning in a medium bowl and toss together well. Set aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the spiralized vegetables.
Spiralize the bell peppers and onions with Blade A. Switch to Blade D and spiralize the sweet potatoes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and any remaining oil/seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Set aside.
Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet back over medium-high heat. Immediately add the sweet potatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Add the remaining fajita seasoning mix and toss well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through, tossing occasionally.
Assemble the fajita bowls: divide the fajita mixture, chicken, and lettuce into bowls. Top with avocado and salsa.
Recipe Notes
Per serving (1 out of 4) - Calories: 288, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Carbs: 23g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 6g, Protein: 20g, Sodium: 359mg