Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups Hungry Girl Ww Points 4
Transform your weeknight dinners with these vibrant and healthy Chicken Fajita Lettuce Cups! Packed with juicy, seasoned chicken breast, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, all wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce leaves, this recipe is bursting with fresh, Tex-Mex flavors. Perfect for Weight Watchers with just 4 points per serving, these low-carb, gluten-free lettuce cups are a guilt-free way to enjoy fajitas without the tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're seasoned with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika for an irresistible kick. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing finish. These zesty lettuce cups are the ultimate quick, healthy, and flavorful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chicken breast
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
Thinly slice the bell peppers and onion into strips.
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning mix.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet, then toss in the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix over the vegetables and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred.
Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the cooked vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
To assemble the lettuce cups, place a few spoonfuls of the chicken and vegetable mixture into each romaine lettuce leaf.
Top with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy immediately as a fresh, flavorful, and low-carb meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1830 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
