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Mexican Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Skillet with Spinach

Sizzling fajita-style chicken with peppers and onions, finished with wilted spinach for extra greens.

Mexican Low-Carb Chicken Fajita Skillet with Spinach

Total

38 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

18 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 450 g Chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 medium Bell peppers (mix colors)
  • 1 medium Red onion
  • 1 bag Spinach
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika(optional)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice chicken into thin strips. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper; add lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil; toss.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.

  3. 3

    Sear chicken 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove to a plate.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add sliced onion and peppers. Stir-fry 4–6 minutes until charred-tender.

  5. 5

    Return chicken to skillet; toss 1 minute to reheat.

  6. 6

    Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted.

  7. 7

    Serve hot (no tortillas needed for low-carb).

Nutrition per serving

Calories

430

22% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate18 g
Fat18 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium620 mg

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