What is it about game day that makes me want to make some sort of mexican inspired dish? And what is it about mexican food that has to be so not good for you??
This month Chris and I decided to really start watching what we are eating so in preparation for the big game, I set out to find a little healthier version of the chicken fajitas and guacamole I was craving!
Before I got started, I finally ventured out to the brand new Publix in Raleigh (!!!) and picked up some Old Paso tortillas and seasoning & Avacados from Mexico. (btw, did you see that hilarious avocados commercial on Sunday?) What I came up with turned out to be delicious! The yogurt really helps to keep the chicken moist and the guacamole is so easy!
A huge thanks to Old El Paso and Avocados from Mexico for sponsoring today’s post and giveaway. As always, all opinions are my own.
SKINNY CHICKEN FAJITAS
INGREDIENTS
1-1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion
1 packet Old Paso fajita seasoning
1/4 cup greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package Old Paso Flour Tortillas
Sour Cream
Salsa
Lettuce
Cheese
Guacamole (see below for recipe)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray
2. Cut peppers and onion into thin strips, layer on the bottom of the baking dish
3. Combine greek yogurt, olive oil and fajita seasoning in a small bowl
4. Coat chicken in seasoning mixture and place on top of veggies in the baking dish
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender
6. Serve on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings
HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE
INGREDIENTS
2 avocados, peelsd, pitted and diced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salsa
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a food processors, combine avocados, lime juice, cilantro, salsa, garlic salt and pepper. Serve with your favorite chips or as a yummy topping
Also, make sure to print out the coupon here to help you save $1 when you buy one package Old El Paso dinner kit, tortillas or taco shells and 2 Avocados From Mexico!
The Girl who Loved to Write says
These sound so good!
Whitney @ Southern Hope says
Yummmm pinned!!! We love Mexican food 🙂
Sarah {Limited Space Organizing} says
I'd make Sriacha Avocado Tacos with a side of fresh guacamole!! 🙂 Your fajitas are making me hungry!
Holly says
This looks like a great alternative to fatty Mexican dishes!
Shane Prather says
The nacho casserole & avo coconut pie look yummy!
planning4paris.com says
Avocado Mac and Cheese!! Yum!
planning4paris.com says
Mexican Buffalo Chicken Dip
Jenna Griffin says
Oh my goodness, this look ssoooo good! I haven't made fajitas in a while, but now I'll definitely have to! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Chelsea says
This looks delish!!!
rainesmom says
I really want to make the Southwestern Stuffed Spaghetti Squash! I'm always unsure of what to do with spaghetti squash, other than baking it & serving it as a pasta substitute…
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rainesmom says
Loved the Avocados of Mexico SuperBowl commercial!! I'll have to try the Feta Guacamole recipe on their website (love Feta cheese!)
~ Kim Pincombe Cole
Elena says
I want to try the feta cheese guacamole recipe
Elena says
I want to try the spinach enchiladas recipe
The Perfect Bridesmaid says
i would make avocado, crab and watercress sandwich-sounds delicious and different
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The Perfect Bridesmaid says
i can't wait to try the slow cooker carnitas. i love my slow cooker
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Ashley Perez says
Love this: http://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/cheesy-bacon-bean-quesadillas/b4e68006-7f93-4def-abc4-ca3ca9828093
Ashley Perez says
Love it:http://www.avocadosfrommexico.com/recipe/big-time-avocado-salsa/
Birdie Bee says
I would like to try the Creamy Quesadillas.
Birdie Bee says
I would like to try the FETA CHEESE GUACAMOLE.
JessyPooh87 says
I would want to try the Kansas City BBQ Nachos.
JessyPooh87 says
I would want to try the Fresh & Fast Guacamole.
Stacie S-H says
I want to try Pineapple & Cucumber Guacamole
Stacie S-H says
The Mini 7 Layer Dips are awesome! soo cute
Macy says
Double layer tacos?! Oh my gosh I need those in my life. I also need to try the feta cheese guac, now my mouth is watering 😉
Lisa says
It all looks so good… but the Creamy Quesadilla looks amazing
Lisa says
I don;t really like avocados.. so would not make anything with them.. lol
Kristin O says
This sounds so yummy!! Definitely pinning this. We make a skinny crockpot version of fajitas but I'm liking the adding of the yogurt!!
Nataly Carbonell says
I'd love to try the avocado cocunut pound cake!
latanya t says
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
latanya t says
avocado-coconut-pound-cake
1froglegs says
I like the recipe for the easy grilled nacho pizza on the Old El Paso website.
1froglegs says
I like the recipe for the pineapple and cucumber guacamole from the Avacados from Mexico website.
Jennifer says
the grilled chicken and avocado salad looks great
Jennifer says
the one pan enchilada bake looks like something my picky 4yr old would love.
LauraJJ says
Oh I would love to try the Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Old El Paso, and the Big Time Avocado Salsa from the Avocado From Mexico website!
Madonna says
I would like to try the sloppy joe tacos
Madonna says
well I wanted to try the avocado coconut pound cake but the recipe is missing from the web site (going to google) so I guess I pick the CHICAGO STYLE AVOCADO CHICKEN PIZZA
Meg A says
The creamy chicken enchiladas sound delish!
Meg A says
I would go with a simple guacamole, can't go wrong!
sandyhills x says
Would love to try the Easy Beef Cheese Nachos – shaunie
sandyhills x says
From the Avocados from Mexico website would love to try the Big-Time Avocado Salsa – shaunie
Beth says
I'd like to try the avocado coconut pie because I have never heard of anything like that before.
Beth says
I'd like to try grilled taco nachos.
patrick siu says
I'd like to try Easy Beef Nachos
patrick siu says
I'd like to try Feta Cheese Guacamole
Erika P. says
I want to try the Veggie Stuffed Peppers. (ET Pruitt)
Erika P. says
I would try the Tortilla Soup recipe. (ET Pruitt)
Susan Christy says
I'd make the Old El Paso Creamy Chicken & Chile Enchiladas.
Susan Christy says
The SPICY MEXICAN SHRIMP & AVOCADO COCKTAIL looks delicious!
Jenn, hellorigby.com says
Yum, these look awesome! I'd try the Creamy Enchiladas from Old El Paso.
Jenn, hellorigby.com says
I'd try the Avocao Mac & Cheese with Avocados from Mexico!
Tori says
Sriracha Avocado Tacos sound delicious!!! And so does Avocado mac and cheese. You can give me avocado and salsa anytime and I'm a happy camper!
Pink and Green Mom says
I would like to try the Hearty Breakfast Egg Sandwich!
Erika W.
Pink and Green Mom says
From the Old El Paso site, I would love to try the Fall Farmer’s Market Taco – Black Beans and Chipotle Sweet Potato!
Lauren says
The feta cheese guacamole sounds good.
Lauren says
The slow cooker carnitas look good.
amanda whitley says
i want to try the mini 7 layer dips
chadro says
The Cheesy Corn and Burger wraps I would love to try.
chadro says
Pineapple and Cucumber Guacamole is the recipe I'd enjoy trying. I eat Avocados nearly every day.