For a low-carb, low-calorie version of fajitas, skip the tortillas and opt for crunchy romaine lettuce. The leaves create fun “handboats” that contain all the delicious fillings so you can enjoy the works – including avocado, salsa and sour cream.
This is an easy way to prepare meals for lunch or dinner. If you want to reduce the calories a bit, replace the sour cream with low-fat Greek yogurt. You reduce the fat content and in this way get additional protein.
Active time: 12 minutes | Total time: 32 minutes
Chicken Fajitas Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil, divided
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, mashed
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves (approx. 120 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) fresh salsa
- 1/2 cup (120 g) low-fat sour cream
Directions
Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and leave the pan in the oven while it heats.
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1.5 teaspoons oil. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken; Stir well to coat. In a large bowl, combine peppers and onions. Drizzle with remaining 1.5 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; Toss to coat. Arrange chicken and vegetables in an even layer on the preheated pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are crisp and tender. Stir after 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt into the mashed avocado. Place about 1/2 cup chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf; Spread about 2 tablespoons of avocado, 1 tablespoon of salsa and 1 tablespoon of sour cream on top of each.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 2 fajitas
Nutritional values
Nutritional bonus: Potassium: 1005 mg; Iron: 10%; Vitamin A: 10%; Vitamin C: 230%; Calcium: 9%
Originally published October 29, 2020; Updated February 2026
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