The Keto RN Baked Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise) or 3-4 small ones
2 bell peppers, any color, sliced
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions:
1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Prep the Chicken:
Slice the chicken breasts thinly and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
Toss to coat well.
3. Combine Veggies:
In a large bowl, mix the sliced bell peppers and minced onion. Add a pinch of salt and toss.
4. Layer in Dish:
Spread the seasoned chicken evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Scatter the pepper and onion mix on top.
5. Bake It:
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
6. Add Cheese
Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top, and bake uncovered for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. Serve:
Let cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve this in a bowl as is, with low carb tortillas, over cauliflower rice, or in a green cabbage leaf or romaine lettuce leaf as a wrap.
Estimated Macros (Per Serving - recipe serves 4):
Calories ~310 kcal
Protein ~35g
Fat ~15g
Net Carbs ~ 6g
Total Carbs ~ 8g
Fiber ~ 2g