Name: Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips); 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 large red bell pepper (sliced); 1 large green bell pepper (sliced); 1 medium onion (sliced); Juice of 1 lime (divided); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional); Flour or corn tortillas (low sodium variety, if possible)

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These sizzling Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas are packed with bold flavor from fresh veggies and a zesty, salt-free seasoning blend. Quick and easy, they’re ready to enjoy in just under 30 minutes!

A row of chicken fajitas with toppings like avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Healthy Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas might not be the first dish that comes to mind when you think of high-sodium foods. What really sneaks in the sodium is the seasoning blend typically used to flavor the chicken and veggies.

But controlling your sodium intake is simple when you use low sodium herbs and spices. Instead of buying a store bought fajita spice mix, you just make your own at home. And chances are, you already have all the seasonings you need right in your pantry!

I do the same thing to make my own Low Sodium Taco Seasoning, Ranch Dressing, and Barbecue Sauce. These recipes are quick, easy, and a much healthier alternative to store-bought options.

These low sodium chicken fajitas are just as tasty as ever. They’ve got all the flavors you love, but they’re easier on your heart!

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Key Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Lean chicken breasts are the go-to for these low sodium chicken fajitas!
Bell pepper: You’ll need both red and green bell peppers for this recipe.
Onion: Either red onion or yellow onion works just fine
Lime juice: Brings that vibrant citrus flavor to the dish.
Fajita seasoning: A combination of chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper makes the chicken and veggies taste amazing.
Fresh cilantro (optional): The quintessential garnish for any Mexican inspired dish.
Flour or corn tortillas: Get a low sodium variety, if possible. You could even do lettuce wraps for a low carb option.

Close-up of chicken, onion, and bell peppers coated in fajita seasoning ready to eat.

Preparation

In a bowl, combine chicken strips with the fajita seasoning, half of the lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Then toss to coat evenly.

Adding fajita seasoning to raw chicken in a white bowl.

Raw chicken in a white bowl coated in fajita seasoning.

Cooking

Next, heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and quickly brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.

Pro Tip: The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet. Just take it out of the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Searing chicken in a cast iron skillet coated with fajita seasoning.

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Onion and bell peppers sauteing in a cast iron skillet.

Then return the browned chicken to the skillet. Continue cooking everything together for another 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Adding cooked chicken to a skillet with onion and bell peppers.

Chicken, onion, and bell peppers in a cast iron skillet ready to eat.

Serving

Now it’s time to bring this all together! Drizzle the chicken and veggies with remaining lime juice and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Serve immediately with warmed tortillas and your favorite low sodium toppings like avocado slices, sour cream, or low sodium salsa. Enjoy!

A row of chicken fajitas in a sheet pan with toppings like avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

What Goes Well with Low Sodium Chicken Fajitas?

Pair your low-sodium chicken fajitas with some classic Mexican-inspired sides like black beans, brown rice, or salsa. Or, skip the tortillas altogether by making chicken fajita bowls with quinoa or rice, roasted veggies, and avocado. This is an awesome way to load up the toppings without any mess!

Close-up of low sodium chicken fajitas with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Storage & Reheating

Store any leftover chicken fajita meat, vegetables, and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat your chicken fajitas, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add in the desired amount of chicken and vegetables. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

You can also reheat them in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes. Make sure to cover the container with a damp paper towel to prevent the chicken from drying out.