High-Protein Air Fryer Fajita Chicken Stuffed Peppers in 20 Minutes
A quick and protein-packed meal with air-fried fajita chicken stuffed into bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Toss chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning.
- Air fry chicken for 8 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Mix cooked chicken with onion, bell pepper, and black beans.
- Stuff pepper halves with the mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Air fry for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg