Good 4 Me: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Registered Dietitian Mary LaVanway has a tasty recipe with low sugar for Diabetes Awareness Month.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Serves: 4

Ready in: 25 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tsp taco seasoning , divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
• ½ cup salsa
• ½ cup light sour cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut the chicken into thin strips and add to a medium bowl, along with 3 tsp taco seasoning and 1 tbsp oil. Toss until well coated. Arrange on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet.
2. Toss the peppers and onion with remaining 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp taco seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter in even layer next to chicken. Bake 18–20 min., until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. When ready to serve, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave 1–2 min., until warm and pliable. Toss chicken and peppers together. Serve in tortillas with salsa and sour cream.

Dietitian’s Tips:

For faster cleanup, line the sheet pan with foil first.

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving: Calories 465 kcal; Fat 18g; Saturated Fat 5g; Cholesterol 94mg; Sodium 939mg; Carbohydrate 42g; Fiber 4g; Total Sugar 7g; Protein 33g