Healthy Chicken Fajitas are the best easy dinner. Whole30, gluten free & made in under 30 minutes – you’ll love this chicken fajitas recipe!
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Is Fajita Friday a thing? If not I think we should make it one. Cause Taco Tuesday has NOTHING on these Whole30 Chicken Fajitas.
Even if you’re not doing a Whole30 this is a delicious chicken fajitas recipe that regardless of your diet anyone will love!
When I was on a Whole30 – I was okay with letting go of some of my favorite things for a few weeks..(pasta, bread, cheese, etc) but one thing I was NOT going to give up was Mexican food.
No joke – we eat Mexican food (usually tacos) at least once weekly. We keep it pretty simple with a whole wheat tortilla, ground turkey, guac, cheddar cheese, salsa, and our own healthy taco seasoning.
I knew I could make a simple Whole30 Fajitas recipe that would be delicious and satisfy my cravings!
If you love fajitas, you should try our Healthy Chicken Fajita Casserole Recipe!
Why we love this Chicken Fajitas Recipe
There is a lot to love about this fajitas recipe. It’s one of our favorite healthy dinners because it’s:
- Easy to make – All this recipe takes is cooking the chicken and veggies in some delicious spices and putting on your choice of toppings!
- Versatile – There are so many ways you can serve these healthy chicken fajitas and our favorites are below!
- Naturally paleo, gluten free, and low in carbs – All while being so delicious!
Healthy Chicken Fajitas Recipe Ingredients
Making these Paleo Chicken Fajitas really isn’t as hard as you’d think. You’ll need a few basic ingredients like:
- chicken breasts
- peppers, onions
- romaine lettuce
- olive oil
- chili powder
- paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- cumin
- salt, pepper
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.
How to make Healthy Chicken Fajitas
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Brown your chicken until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
- Add in veggies and spices and continue to sauté until cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Serve your fajita mixture in lettuce cups with your favorite toppings + enjoy!
How to make Fajitas Paleo/Whole30
- Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps– Traditional fajitas are served with tortillas which aren’t paleo or whole30. I like to use romaine, butter lettuce, or even iceberg for our lettuce wraps.
- Find Whole30 approved salsas to top your fajitas so you don’t miss the cheese and beans– This Pineapple Mango Salsa is a great topping to tacos or fajitas. So is guacamole! Both are so full of flavor you won’t even miss the cheese!
- Load up on spices! Great spices can make anything taste good! This Whole30 fajita seasoning recipe is easy and made with spices you likely have in your pantry. I blended a mix of my favorite spices to create the perfect flavor packed dish. When the spices mix with the moisture of the veggies you have this yummy paleo/whole30 fajita sauce that is DELICIOUS!
Healthy Fajita Recipe Substitutions and Additions
Chicken Breasts: You can substitute with boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
Veggies: Add more or less vegetables to this recipe. Mushrooms are also a great addition. If you’re looking for vegetarian fajitas – check out these Fajita Veggies!
Olive Oil: You can substitute avocado oil, butter, or ghee.
Spices: We love using the spices as written in the recipe or our Healthy Taco Seasoning, but you could use a premade taco seasoning. It would just increase the sodium content.
Can this Healthy Fajitas recipe be made in the crockpot?
Yes, you can! We’ve included crockpot instructions below for you in the recipe. We also love this crock pot chicken fajita recipe!
Can you make these fajitas with steak or shrimp?
Steak and shrimp tend to cook differently than chicken. I’d recommend checking out these recipes if you’re looking to sub out the chicken: Whole30 Steak Fajitas, Whole 30 Shrimp Fajitas, or Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas.
Can you make this healthy fajitas recipe vegetarian?`
Yes! You can double up on the vegetables in this recipe and skip the chicken or make these Fajita Veggies!
Important Note: This is not an authentic fajitas recipe. My goal is always to share recipes that are a bit healthier and made with affordable, accessible ingredients so everyone can enjoy them regardless of their food allergies or dietary restrictions. Click here for an authentic fajitas recipe.
What to serve with chicken fajitas?
These chicken fajitas are best served warm and are a complete meal on its own. Here are some of our favorite things to serve with them:
- Avocado Ranch Salad if you’re looking for extra veggies
- Healthy Easy Bean Dip
- The Best Skinny Margarita Recipe
- Healthy Strawberry Mojito
- Alongside rice & beans
Here are some of our favorite toppings for healthy chicken fajitas (if you are following Whole30, be sure to check if your topping is Whole30 compliant):
- pineapple mango salsa or other salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
- more cheese
- Mexican rice
- tortilla chips
- cilantro
- black beans
how to store easy chicken fajitas
Storing: You should store healthy chicken fajita in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing: You can freeze this recipe in a freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw completely before reheating and serving. We like these Souper Cubes containers for freezing – code CLEANEATING10 works to save $$ on our favorite silicone molds!
Reheating: You can reheat this recipe in the microwave, toaster oven, oven, or on the stove.
Healthy Chicken Fajita Recipe faq
Our favorite way to season chicken for fajitas is with our Healthy Taco Seasoning.
We like to cut our chicken breasts into 1/2 inch thick strips for fajitas.
You can top chicken fajitas with so many toppings (our favorites are above).
These healthy fajitas aren’t high in calories. There are 241 calories per serving.
Healthy Chicken Fajitas (Whole30)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cleaned pounded + cut into ½ inch thick strips
- 2 cups bell peppers cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup onion cut in thin slices (approx 1 small onion)
- 2 bunches romaine lettuce enough for 10-12 lettuce pieces
Spice Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Fresh salsa, guacamole for topping
Instructions
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Add chicken to the pan and cook on medium high heat until chicken starts to brown, approximately 15 minutes
- While chicken is cooking, whisk together all spices and set aside. Slice peppers/onions.
- Once chicken has cooked, add peppers, onions + spices to the cooked chicken/onions. Reduce heat to medium and cover the pan.
- Stir occasionally, cooking until peppers/onions start to soften, approximately 5 minutes.
- Serve mixture in romaine lettuce wraps + top with guacamole/fresh salsa.
Crockpot Instructions
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Add chicken to the pan and cook on medium high heat until chicken starts to brown, approximately 10 minutes. It does not need to cook all the way through, we're just looking for nice browning on the chicken.
- While chicken is cooking, whisk together all spices and set aside. Slice peppers/onions.
- Once chicken has cooked, add it to the crockpot. Add peppers, onions + spices to the cooked chicken/onions into the crockpot.
- Stir together to combine. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Serve mixture in romaine lettuce wraps + top with guacamole/fresh salsa.
Nutrition Facts
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Dana says
Used this recipe during my first week of Whole30… so far so YUMMY
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy to hear you liked them, Dana!
Jaydee says
This was delicious 😋 my whole family loved it!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Glad you liked it!
Alicia says
I’m not sure how I found this recipe online, but we tried it for lunch today and it was SO good!! My whole family loved it and that’s saying a lot. My husband and I did the lettuce tacos and I made brown rice fajita bowls for my kids with it. For sure this will be something we make over and over! I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad you liked it!! It makes me so happy to hear that your kids loved it too 🙂 I can’t wait for you to try more either!!
Karen says
I am SO excited to try this recipe. Currently doing Whole30 and need some new recipes. When doing this in the crockpot, would you put everything in at the same time and cook for 6 hours or cook the chicken first then add everything else to crockpot?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Karen! hope you love it. I just adjusted the instructions in the recipe card to make them more clear. Brown the chicken first, then add everything in. Hope this helps! -Liz
Jennifer says
Great recipe! I was looking for something simple that met our requirements. We ate it on a bed of lettuce to make it easier and kids had it in a wrap. Thanks
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks, Jennifer!
Alexis says
Tried the seasoning recipe last night for dinner! So much better than the store bought packs. So glad I found it!
The Clean Eating Couple says
so happy you liked it, Alexis!
Robin says
I think you mean 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks for calling this out, I just fixed it!