Chicken Fajitas

You don’t have to go to a restaurant to have delicious fajitas for dinner! The cumin in this recipe helps promote better mental health and sharpen memory by nourishing brain cells. Skip the tortilla and enjoy these fajitas in a bowl with your favorite toppings!

Chicken Fajitas
 

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size: 1 tortilla with ⅔ cup filling
Calories 280 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 27mg 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 22g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 386mg 8%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
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