One-pan Scruffy Chicken Fajitas

A fuss-free, flavour-packed meal. With tender strips of spiced chicken (or tofu for a plant-based twist), hearty beans, and a smoky tomato sauce, the...A fuss-free, flavour-packed meal. With tender strips of spiced chicken (or tofu for a plant-based twist), hearty beans, and a smoky tomato sauce, they come together in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum taste. The magic touch is a luscious, creamy cashew sauce that bakes into the dish, adding richness without dairy. Read more A fuss-free, flavour-packed meal. With tender strips of spiced chicken (or tofu for a plant-based twist), hearty beans, and a smoky tomato sauce, they come together in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum taste. The magic touch is a luscious, creamy cashew sauce that bakes into the dish, adding richness without dairy. A fuss-free, flavour-packed meal. With tender strips of spiced chicken (or tofu for a plant-based twist), hearty beans, and a smoky tomato sauce, they come together in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum taste. The magic touch is a luscious, creamy cashew sauce that bakes into the dish, adding richness without dairy.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts View all Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Yeast, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Nuts, Corn, Paprika, Onion, Cashew, Lime, Chicken, Bell Peppers, Garlic
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

39g
Protein
591kcal
Calories
26g
Total Fat
57g
Carbs
12g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
168mg
Calcium
13%
 
9mg
Iron
50%
 
263mg
Magnesium
63%
 
1634mg
Potassium
35%
 
176mg
Sodium
8%
 
3mg
Vitamin B1
250%
 
2.4mcg
Vitamin B12
100%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
5.1mg
Vitamin E
34%
 
396mcg
Vitamin B9
99%
 
261mcg
Vitamin A
29%
 
124mg
Vitamin C
138%
 
10.8mg
Zinc
98%
 
86mcg
Vitamin K
72%
 
1.4mg
Copper
156%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin B2
100%
 
34mg
Vitamin B3
213%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin B6
182%
 
698mg
Phosphorus
56%
 
Protein: 39g; Calories: 591kcal; Total Fat: 26g; Carbs: 57g; Sugars: 12g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 168mg (13%); Iron: 9mg (50%); Magnesium: 263mg (63%); Potassium: 1634mg (35%); Sodium: 176mg (8%); Vitamin B1: 3mg (250%); Vitamin B12: 2.4mcg (100%); Vitamin D: 0.4mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 5.1mg (34%); Vitamin B9: 396mcg (99%); Vitamin A: 261mcg (29%); Vitamin C: 124mg (138%); Zinc: 10.8mg (98%); Vitamin K: 86mcg (72%); Copper: 1.4mg (156%); Vitamin B2: 1.3mg (100%); Vitamin B3: 34mg (213%); Vitamin B6: 3.1mg (182%); Phosphorus: 698mg (56%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts View all Pinto beans, Cumin, Beans, Yeast, Olive oil, Peppers, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Nuts, Corn, Paprika, Onion, Cashew, Lime, Chicken, Bell Peppers, Garlic

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the creamy cashew sauce
cashews
nutritional yeast
water
freshly boiled
For the scruffy fajitas
finely sliced
garlic cloves
minced
red pepper
2cm cubed
chicken breast
Swaps: firm tofu, chicken thigh
boneless, skinless, finely sliced
smoked paprika
nutritional yeast
Swaps: mixed beans (can), kidney beans (can), black beans (can), borlotti beans (can)
drained and rinsed
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
water
Swaps: kale, swiss chard
sweetcorn
corn tortillas
Swaps: wholemeal wrap
roughly chopped
optional
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan.

2

Place the cashews and nutritional yeast into a blender. Pour over the hot water. Set aside to soak while you prepare the rest.

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