Courtney Johnson . May 1 . 3 years ago Share Post

Healthy Fajita Pita

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When I was in high school it was a weekly thing to go to Chili’s. My sister and I would go with out friends, family, or when we had volleyball tournaments. I had a few favorite dishes from there. This included the chips and salsa ofcourse and the fajita pita. That meal actually left the menu, and I was so sad. I have recently been craving it so I decided to recreate it myself. I have to say, I think my version is even better than the Chili’s version.

fajita pita with sweet potatoes

Close up of healthy chicken fajita pita

Ingredients

This fajita pita starts with the meat. I decided to make some easy cast iron chicken seasoned with fajita seasoning. It turned out super flavorful and juicy. If you want a vegan or vegetarian option, I would roast some sweet potatoes with the same seasoning. The sweet potatoes with the chipotle sauce is one of my favorite combos. After the chicken and/or sweet potatoes are cooked, saute bell peppers and onions with a little extra seasoning. Then all that is left is to prepare is the chipotle sauce which could not be any easier. It is just some blended up chilli peppers in adobe sauce, cashew butter, and honey. It came out to be the most delicious sauce with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Then I serve everything on naan or pita bread with a little lettuce.

Two healthy chicken fajita pitas

This healthy fajita pita absolutely satisfied my cravings and will be on repeat in my house. It was even better from what I remember getting at Chili’s especially with the magical chipotle sauce. I love making extra sauce to serve with sweet potato fries or on salads. I could honestly drench everything in the sauce. It is such a well balanced meal to make a delicious lunch or dinner. Even if you never got to have a Chili’s fajita pita, you won’t be disappointed when you give this a try. For my other favorite Chili’s meal inspiration, the quesadilla explosion, check out my Mexican Salad.

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Healthy Fajita Pita

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Healthy Fajita Pita

Cast iron fajita chicken, fajita veggies, and a chipotle sauce served on a pita

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 522kcal

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breast or sub 2 large roasted sweet potatoes
2 bell peppers (any color)
1/2 medium red onion
1 avocado (optional)
1 cup shredded lettuce
4 pitas or naan bread
avocado oil spray
fajita seasoning

Chipotle Sauce

1/2 cup cashew butter
1-2 chilli peppers in adobe sauce depending on desired spice
2 tbsp honey
pinch of salt
water to thin

Instructions

Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat coated with avocado oil. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Generously sprinkle fajita seasoning on one side of the chicken and place that side down on the hot skillet.
Spray avocado oil and add seasoning on the other side of chicken. And flip after 2-3 minutes and chicken is golden brown and starting to crisp.
Flip the chicken and repeat on opposite side.
Leave chicken in cast iron skillet and place directly in the oven to cook for about 15-18 minutes until chicken is still juicy but fully cooked through.
While the chicken cooks add all the sauce ingredients except water in a blender. Blend and slowly add water to keep everything mixing and until sauce reaches desired consistency.
Slice bell peppers and onions into thin slices.
Once chicken is done cooking, remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Place skillet back on the medium high and add in the peppers and onions. Season with a little more fajita seasoning and cook for about 5-10 minutes until peppers and onions are softened stirring occasionally.
Slice the chicken into strips.
Warm pita or naan in microwave before adding toppings.
Layer on lettuce, peppers, chicken, and avocado on the pita. Then drizzle with sauce and ready to eat.