⏱ 25 min totalSpicy Chicken Fajitas
Per 1 serving · 295 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g32% of calories
- Carbs37g30% of calories
- Fat20g38% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Chicken Fajitas (295 g) has 488 calories, with 39 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (38% of calories). It is high in protein (77% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin K (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 42% and 39% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein77%
- Vitamin A23%
- Vitamin K25%
- Thiamine37%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
- Niacin85%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin E12%
- Potassium15%
- Magnesium15%
- Copper16%
- Manganese17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium40%
- Saturated fat42%
- Cholesterol39%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tsp Olive oil
4 oz Chicken breast- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
³⁄₁₆ pepper Jalapeno peppers
2 tbsp Salsa
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tortilla, small Flour tortillas
1 tbsp Sour cream
½ cup shredded Romaine lettuce
Directions
- 1
Slice the onion and jalapeno, deseeding the jalapeno for less heat if desired.
- 2
Heat half of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and pan fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through to 165°F. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 3
Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and sauté the onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Slice the chicken breast. Warm the tortillas for about 2 minutes until softened.
- 5
Down the center of each tortilla, add sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced chicken, sautéed onions, jalapenos, salsa, and lettuce.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (295 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 209 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 31 μg | 25% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 82% |
| Folate (B9) | 130 μg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 22% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 42% |
| Choline | 113 mg | 21% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 310 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 689 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 527 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 50 μg | 90% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,361 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 30 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,020 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 95 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 26 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 488 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 93minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 59minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Chicken Fajitas?
One serving of Spicy Chicken Fajitas (1 serving) has 488 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Spicy Chicken Fajitas high in protein?
Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (7.9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Spicy Chicken Fajitas keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Chicken Fajitas?
926 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Chicken Fajitas?
4.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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