Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Only 4 points on Weight Watchers!
Would you love to try some healthy Chicken Fajitas? Look no further! I've been following the Weight Watchers plan for some time and today I have a fantastic, simple and easy Weight Watchers Chicken recipe to share.
Fajita's are super tasty and a great way to get your daily dose of protein. They are filling and help you feel fuller for longer. Packed with veg, this tasty and delicious sheet pan recipe is a real winner!
Trust me, this is one of my most popular recipes here at The Inspiration Edit and many people have told me they absolutely love it.
This fantastic chicken fajitas recipe is both colourful, full of zero point foods and has lot's of goodness. In fact, this weight watchers Fajitas recipe is perfect for the Spring or Summer and can be cooked on a sheet pan, in the skillet pan or on the family bbq.
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- 💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
- Low Fat Sour Cream With Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
- Chicken Fajitas Weight Watchers Points
- 🥚Ingredients
- 🥚Fajita Seasoning Ingredients
- 🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- 🔪How to Make Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
- Tips for Following the Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan
- 👩🍳 Expert Tips
- 💭 FAQs
- 💖 Serving Suggestions
- 🍜 More Weight Watchers Recipes
- Weight Watchers Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Flavorful & Zesty: Weight Watchers Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are packed with bold spices and tender chicken, making them a flavorful, healthy meal.
- Easy Cleanup: One pan means less mess, making this dish perfect for busy nights.
- Low in Points: A WW-friendly recipe that’s delicious and won’t derail your progress.
Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
You can enjoy these zero point chicken fajitas on a salad or add them to tortillas making them into a tasty 4 point wrap. These Chicken fajitas make a great Weight Watchers lunch box recipe and are great for healthy eating.
Low Fat Sour Cream With Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
You may want to find a low fat version of Sour Cream to make to help keep your points as low as possible. If you're really busy and don't have time to make your own sour cream then you might want to purchase the Weight Watchers Sour cream available in your local supermarket or a similar low fat sour cream that is easy to point up.
If you're eating these as a family meal, you may want to have 2 Fajitas with a zero point side salad. Healthy Chicken Fajitas would go well with some lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and other zero point salad items.
However if your going more for a buffet style meal or you're looking of ideas of what to serve with fajitas at a party you may want to try making Grilled or Vegetable Stuffed Peppers or maybe some Zucchini Pizza Boats. I have a fantastic recipe for those that you may just love.
Chicken Fajitas Weight Watchers Points
This recipe without tortilla bread is only zero points. Add one tortilla and you will need to add 4 weight watchers points.
The ingredients in this Weight Watchers Chicken Fajita recipe are very colourful. The more colour you add to you're family meals the better for your health. Yellow, Red, Orange purple and green veg are full of nutrition and micronutrients.
Sometimes it can be easy to eat "anything" on the Weight Watchers plan, so long as you count the points. However the more nutrition you can find in your food the better it will be for your body and the more filling the meal with be.
Protein found in chicken is a zero point food on the UK Flex plan and the US Freestyle plan and when bulked out with healthy zero point vegetables these weight watchers fajitas will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
🥚Ingredients
- 1lb chicken, cut into thin strips
- ½ each- green, red, orange and yellow bell pepper- thin sliced
- ½ red onion- thin sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 jalapeno- deseeded and diced
- 1 lime
- 8-10 6” Flour Tortillas
🥚Fajita Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon sea salt & pepper
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Veggie Boost: Pile on extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach to amp up the nutrition without adding points.
- Meatless Marvel: For a vegetarian twist, swap the chicken for black beans or grilled tofu.
- Cheese Please: Sprinkle a bit of reduced-fat cheese on top for an extra flavor punch, keeping an eye on your points.
🔪How to Make Weight Watchers Chicken Fajitas
Step One: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a bowl, mix all the fajita seasonings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well combined.
Step Two: Add the chicken and vegetables to the bowl. Stir well so that everything is evenly coated with the seasoning.
Step Three: Arrange the chicken strips in the center of a sheet pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Place the sliced bell peppers and onions along the edges of the sheet pan, keeping them separate from the chicken.
Step Four: Bake for 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm up.
Step Five: Once done, squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire pan for extra flavor.
Step Six: Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas. For a zero-point Weight Watchers option, skip the tortillas and enjoy them over a fresh salad.
Tips for Following the Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan
I thought it would be great to share a few tips for following the Weight Watchers Freestyle plan.
- Measure and weigh all your food. This is super important to ensure your counting the food correctly and not getting your portion sizes wrong.
- Plan your meals when you can. Making a meal plan each week, especially for those days when you will be home and cooking can really help to make healthy choices easier especially when you're tired at the end of the day and wondering what to make.
- Have some ready to eat low point snacks. You may feel hungry and need something to keep you going from time to time in between meals. What I'd recommend is having a box of low point treats which you can easily access and which will keep you on the straight and narrow, preventing slip ups and reaching for those foods which are not as good.
- Record Everything You Eat. It may sound simple but I find when I keep a physical record on my cell phone or in a diary it makes it so easy to keep on track and stick with the Weight Watchers plan I am following.
Whether your following Weight Watchers or simply looking for a tasty, delicious family meal then this is a great recipe to try. I really do hope you enjoy it and do let me know how it goes in the comments below.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- For extra char and smoky flavor, broil the fajitas for the last 2-3 minutes—just keep an eye on them!
- Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes before baking to soak up all the seasoning goodness.
- Want a little kick? Toss in some sliced jalapeños before serving.
💭 FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before consuming.
Certainly! You can use chicken thighs or even plant-based proteins like tofu for a vegetarian version. Adjust cooking times as needed.
Add extra jalapeños or increase the cayenne pepper in the seasoning mix to boost the heat level.
Yes, you can marinate the chicken and chop the vegetables a day before. Keep them refrigerated and assemble just before baking.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Weight Watchers chicken fajitas:
- Guacamole: Creamy avocado mixed with lime and spices adds a rich, zesty touch that complements the fajitas.
- Salsa: A fresh tomato and cilantro salsa provides a refreshing, tangy contrast to the savory flavors.
- Mexican Street Corn Salad: A lightened-up version of the classic elote salad, combining corn, chili powder, and a yogurt-based dressing for a spicy-sweet side.
🍜 More Weight Watchers Recipes
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Weight Watchers Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Cut Into Thin Strips
- ½ Green Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Orange Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Yellow Bell Pepper Thinly Sliced
- ½ Red Onion Thinly Sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Jalapenos Deseeded And Diced
- 1 Lime
- 8 Flour Tortillas 6 Inches
Chicken Fajita Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a bowl, mix all the fajita seasonings with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well combined.
- Add the chicken and vegetables to the bowl. Stir well so that everything is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange the chicken strips in the center of a sheet pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Place the sliced bell peppers and onions along the edges of the sheet pan, keeping them separate from the chicken.
- Bake for 15 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, wrap the tortillas in foil and place them in the oven to warm up.
- Once done, squeeze fresh lime juice over the entire pan for extra flavor.
- Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas. For a zero-point Weight Watchers option, skip the tortillas and enjoy them over a fresh salad.
This looks lovely
thanks
I'd leave out the onions but they look great and not fattening.
I wish the recipe/directions were all together so that it could be copy/pasted. There are so many good recipes that it takes a long time to write out each one.
this is something I am working on thanks for the feedback.
I agree! I wish there was a print-friendly option!
Hi Beth,
The recipe card is printable ..the plugin was down for an hour but up and running again! 🙂 Angela
Recipe calls for 1 tbs. olive oil, but to mix it, it calls for 3 Tbs. which is right??
Hi, the recipe is 1 Tsb oil. If you add any more be sure to count the extra points.
This looks great! So do the 4 points include the tortillas?
Yes they do as chicken and veg are zero points on weight watchers.
Is there nutrition facts for this recipe?
just the weight watchers points!
Up top it says to bake for 25 minutes but down below it says 15 minutes, which is it?
It's 15 minutes cooking time.
I found this recipe about 2 years ago when DH started weight watchers. It was immediately a family favorite (as you can imagine, my 2 teen sons were not pleased by my attempts to support their dad - lol). This has continued to be in my regular rotation. I especially like that I can make it ahead and toss it in the oven when we get home at night. I do double the spices.
Thanks for sharing Elsi, It is a lovely recipe and one we love!
This was absolutely delicious! I doubled up on the ingredients to have extra throughout the week. This was a hit with my family!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Use 1 point pita pockets instead of tortillas