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🎉 Rock Your Dinner Table with Low Carb Chicken Fajita 🌮

Rock Your Dinner Table with Irresistible Low Carb Chicken Fajita

🎉 Rock Your Dinner Table with Low Carb Chicken Fajita 🌮 - Enjoy healthy and flavorful zucchini boats filled with seasoned chicken and peppers.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken fajita, Easy Recipe, gluten-free, healthy dinner, low-carb, zucchini boats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Boats

  • 2 medium Zucchini Halved and hollowed out
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing

For the Veggie Filling

  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Your choice of cheese
  • to taste Chopped cilantro Optional garnish
  • to taste Sour cream or Greek yogurt Optional topping

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to form boats. Grease a baking dish and place the zucchini boats inside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add diced red and green bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then sauté until the vegetables soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Fill the zucchini boats evenly with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  • Top each filled boat with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro and offer sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side.

Notes

Serve with a fresh lime wedge for a burst of brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boat | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg