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Low carb chicken fajita casserole served with lime wedges and cilantro.

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole

Author: Jenna
If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious dinner option, look no further than the low carb chicken fajita casserole. Made with freshly cooked chicken, onions, bell peppers, and a sizzling mix of spices, it's sure to tantalize your taste buds! To keep it low carb, simply omit the traditional flour tortillas or replace them with lettuce leaves or cheese wraps. The result is a hearty yet healthy meal that your whole family will love - and you can feel good about enjoying.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 678 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 large bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Mexican-style cheese blend shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 limes
  • 1 small avocado
  • 4 tablespoon sour cream

Fajita Seasoning Blend

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and season with fajita seasoning. Transfer the seasoned chicken breasts to a large baking dish.
  • Thinly slice the onions and peppers and layer them on top of the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove from oven and top with a generous sprinkle of Mexican cheese blend. Broil for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with cilantro, avocado, and sour cream. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 57gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 1103mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1392IUVitamin C: 116mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 3mg

* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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