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...y 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.

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
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

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: chicken thigh, firm tofu
boneless, skinless, finely sliced
smoked paprika
nutritional yeast
Swaps: black beans (can), borlotti beans (can), kidney beans (can), mixed 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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