5 from 5 votes

One Pot Chicken & Veg Fajitas

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Mildly spicy chicken and vegetable fajitas whipped up in less than 20 minutes. Packed full of nutrients, protein and flavour.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
£1.80
Makes: 5
mains
Mexican

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This recipe is part of a series that I made in collaboration with The Times Money Mentor. Head over to their page to see the full recipe and article where I explain how I make 15 meals for £20. 

Disclosure: This post is related to a paid collaboration on Instagram. 

One Pot Chicken & Veg Fajitas

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5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
£1.80
mains
Mexican
Servings: 5
Mildly spicy chicken and vegetable fajitas whipped up in less than 20 minutes. Packed full of nutrients, protein and flavour.

Ingredients

  • 3 mixed peppers (£1.25)
  • 100 g shallots, thinly sliced (£0.90/2)=(£0.45)
  • 200 g frozen green beans, defrosted (£0.85/2)=(£0.43)
  • 500 g chicken mini chicken breast fillets, sliced into thin, bite-size (£3.65)
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree (£0.60/2)=(£0.30)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (£0.39/2)=(£0.20)
  • 10 large wraps (2 packs of 8) (£0.85x2)=(£1.70/16x10)=(£1.06)
  • Handful of fresh coriander, torn to serve (£0.55/2)=(£0.28)
  • Few dollops of sour cream (£1.20/2)=(£0.60)
  • 2 heads of baby gem lettuce, washed (£0.80)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme/coriander
  • Salt & Pepper

Method

  • Over a high heat, preheat the pan with rapeseed oil. To the hot pan, add the peppers, green beans and shallots. Season with salt and pepper and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Next, push the vegetables to the side and add the chicken. Fry for a couple of minutes before adding the garlic, tomato puree and spices. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to fry for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve a wrap with a portion of lettuce, the spiced chicken/veg mix, a few dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of coriander.

Nutrition

Servings: 5 servings
Fat: 17g
Calories: 632kcal
Carbohydrates: 75g
Protein: 38g

 

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