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16 Mediterranean Diet Breakfasts to Meal Prep This Week
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Begin your day with these delicious Mediterranean Diet recipes! All containing ingredients with fruits, whole grains and beans, these dishes align with the Mediterranean Diet which is touted as one of the healthiest eating patterns to follow. Additionally, each breakfast on this list can be made ahead of time so they’re ready to enjoy any morning of the week. Try our Cherry Pie Overnight Oats or our High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole for nourishing morning meals you’ll want to meal prep over and over again.
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High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole
This high-fiber breakfast casserole is packed with vegetables, white beans and whole-grain toast for a satisfying start to the day. Serve it for meal-prep breakfasts, weekend brunch or breakfast-for-dinner nights.
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Cherry Pie Overnight Oats
These cherry pie overnight oats are packed with protein and fiber for a satisfying make-ahead breakfast. A simple homemade cherry compote adds naturally sweet, jammy flavor, while cinnamon and vanilla give the oats classic pie-like warmth.
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Mango-Strawberry Chia Pudding
This fruity chia pudding is a simple make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with bright tropical flavor. Blending strawberries and mango into the base infuses every spoonful with natural sweetness, while chia seeds create a creamy, pudding-like texture as they soak overnight.
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High-Protein Veggie Breakfast Casserole
This colorful, veggie-packed breakfast casserole is protein-rich and satisfying, perfect for meal-prepping or feeding a brunch crowd. Eggs and cottage cheese create a fluffy, tender base, while black beans and pepper Jack cheese add texture and a little kick. Serve with scallions, salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor.
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Apricot-Pistachio Overnight Oats
These creamy overnight oats are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like whole-grain oats, dried apricots and nuts. A quick apricot puree adds natural sweetness and helps create a silky texture. Prep these overnight oats when you need a make-ahead-friendly breakfast.
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Mixed Berry-Walnut Baked Oatmeal
This cozy baked oatmeal is packed with juicy berries, toasty walnuts and warm spices. Mashed banana and a touch of brown sugar sweeten the dish, keeping added sugars in check. Enjoy it warm from the oven or make it ahead for an easy, nourishing breakfast throughout the week.
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High-Protein Strawberry & Almond Butter Overnight Oats
These creamy overnight oats are packed with protein thanks to Greek-style yogurt and almond butter, making them a satisfying grab-and-go breakfast. Prep them the night before for an easy, nourishing start to your day. While oats are naturally gluten-free, they may be contaminated during processing. If you’re following a gluten-free routine, be sure to buy oats specifically labeled gluten-free.
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Berry Crumble Overnight Oats
With the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, these berry crumble overnight oats will keep you satisfied all morning. The natural sweetness of the berries pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-spiced oat base, while the crumble topping adds a crunchy layer to each bite. The best part? You can use any mixture of berries or stick to your favorite—whether it’s juicy blueberries, tart raspberries, sweet strawberries or a blend of all three.
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Pear Yogurt Parfait
This vibrant pear parfait layers spiced pear compote with creamy yogurt and a crunchy nut-and-seed topping for a satisfying breakfast. The mix of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon adds cozy warmth, while pomegranate arils bring brightness and a pop of color. It’s a fiber-rich, make-ahead option you’ll want to have on hand all week.
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Spinach & White Bean Egg Bake with Feta
This savory, protein-rich egg bake combines spinach, white beans and feta cheese in a satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner. Creamy cottage cheese helps create a soft, custard-like texture, while the oregano and crushed red pepper give the dish flavor.
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High-Protein Peanut Butter–Chocolate Overnight Oats
These high-protein peanut butter–chocolate overnight oats offer a dessert-worthy flavor while delivering satisfying protein and fiber to keep you fueled. A swirl of peanut butter topping adds extra nuttiness just before serving. Prepare a batch ahead of a busy week for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait
This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.
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High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats
These cranberry-orange overnight oats are pure fall sunshine in a jar. Each spoonful balances citrusy brightness, cranberry zing and cozy cinnamon spice between layers of creamy oats and chia seeds. These oats are perfect for meal prep or anytime you need a cheerful start to your day.
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High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars
These peanut butter–banana oatmeal bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, packed with protein to keep you full and energized. The combination of oats, peanut butter and banana provides a well-balanced dose of fiber, healthy fats and natural sweetness. Plus, they’re easy to make in advance and customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Whether you need a quick morning bite or a post-workout snack, these bars are the perfect choice!
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Get Your Greens Quiche
This loaded vegetable quiche packs in the greens and skips the crust, making it easy to pull together while keeping all the savory flavors of a traditional quiche. We love earthy and tender-crisp collard greens in this quiche, but you can easily swap them out for another sturdy green like kale or Swiss chard.
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Blueberry-Coconut-Walnut Baked Oatmeal
This blueberry-coconut-walnut baked oatmeal gets natural sweetness from banana and dates, with bursts of juicy blueberries and a nutty crunch from walnuts. This hearty dish is perfect for meal prep or sharing at brunch, offering a nutritious start to your day. Serve it warm with a dollop of yogurt.
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15 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes With At Least 20 Grams of Protein
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Get a head start on the day with these nutritious breakfast recipes. Made with ingredients like chia seeds, fruit and whole grains, these meals are all high in fiber which can help you stay fueled throughout the day. Additionally, these dishes all contain at least 20 grams of protein per serving which helps support satiety, immune health, muscle repair and bone structure. Recipes like our High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole and Cheddar-Black Bean Overnight Oats are perfect for anyone who wants to add more fiber or protein to their morning routine.
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High-Fiber Breakfast Casserole
This high-fiber breakfast casserole is packed with vegetables, white beans and whole-grain toast for a satisfying start to the day. Serve it for meal-prep breakfasts, weekend brunch or breakfast-for-dinner nights.
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Breakfast Sausage Grain Bowl
Make as many of these healthy breakfast bowls as you can fit in your freezer to always have a morning meal on hand. Just heat and eat for an instant breakfast packed with whole grains, veggies and protein.
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Cheddar-Black Bean Overnight Oats
Savory overnight oats get a protein-packed upgrade with black beans, Cheddar and fresh herbs. This make-ahead breakfast (or quick lunch) delivers a satisfying balance of creamy, cheesy and hearty flavors with a hint of freshness from scallion and cilantro.
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Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl
This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruits, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings.
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High-Protein Breakfast Tacos
In this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa.
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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Kick-start your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers filled with eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning. If the pepper isn’t laying flat when you are about to fill it, shave off a small piece from the back side (but not all the way through) to help the filling stay in place.
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl
This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. If you want the yolk fully cooked, cook it an extra two minutes. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won’t be able to stop making it.
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High-Protein Blueberry & Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding is a perfect make-ahead breakfast packed with fiber and protein to keep you energized throughout the day. Chia seeds soak up the blended almond milk and blueberries overnight, creating a creamy pudding that’s layered for a peanut butter-and-jelly effect.
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Protein Oatmeal
Start your day with this quick and satisfying protein oatmeal recipe. Simmering oats in milk creates a rich, creamy base, while protein powder and peanut butter add extra staying power. A topping of banana slices brings natural sweetness to every bite, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite fruit.
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Mango-Almond Smoothie Bowl
For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.
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Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Parfait
This quick and easy raspberry and yogurt parfait combines creamy Greek-style yogurt with fiber-rich fruit and crunchy toasted pecans for a gut-friendly start to your day. Layering the ingredients in a jar makes for a portable, pretty and protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don’t even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.
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Spinach & Egg Tacos
Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element, while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.
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Roasted Chayote & Black Bean Breakfast Bowl
A crisp, refreshing fruit typically enjoyed cooked in savory dishes, chayote is a great way to bulk up meals while providing vitamin C and fiber. This recipe features the chayote with black beans, eggs and queso fresco for a filling breakfast.
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Kiwi-Granola Breakfast Banana Split
We take a classic dessert and put a breakfast-friendly spin on it by swapping in yogurt for ice cream. The thicker consistency of the strained yogurt (e.g., Greek-style or skyr) helps it hold its shape and mimic scoops of ice cream. Plus, it has more protein for staying power than regular yogurt. Lots of seeds and nuts are a nice textural counterpoint to the soft banana.
30-Day High-Protein Mediterranean Diet Dinner Plan
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You can enjoy tasty and nutritious dinners all month long, thanks to this 30-day plan. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these dinners will keep you full and satisfied without sparing any flavor. Plus, they’re balanced with whole grains, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein, so they fit well into one of the healthiest eating patterns to follow, the Mediterranean diet. Recipes like our Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken and Shrimp Pasta Salad will become delicious additions to your dinner rotation.
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Goddess Veggie Bowls with Chicken
Dark green lacinato kale contrasts with the warm tones of bell peppers and tomatoes in this healthy green goddess salad recipe.
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
This fresh and bright cold shrimp pasta salad features classic shrimp scampi flavors. Lemon and Dijon mustard brighten the dressing, and asparagus adds a nice crunch. Farfalle pasta works well with this dish, but any medium pasta shape will work.
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Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers
Slash the calories and carbs of traditional stuffed peppers by swapping white rice for cauliflower “rice.” The riced cauliflower is hearty and won’t turn to mush during baking. Use an assortment of red, yellow, orange and green peppers to make an appealing presentation.
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Broccoli
This sweet and savory baked chicken thigh recipe comes with a side of veggies that cook on the same sheet pan as the chicken for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Skillet Shrimp with Rice & Peas
Paella is a Spanish seafood and rice dish, prized for the crispy bits of rice that come from letting the rice sizzle in the pan, and the deep yellow color from saffron. We cheat the color with less expensive ground turmeric and speed the process with precooked brown rice. Make sure to spread the rice mixture in an even layer so the bottom can crisp. The shrimp take less than 5 minutes to cook. Rinse well under cold running water until completely thawed, and then pat dry before adding to the pan. Serve with simply steamed asparagus to round out the meal.
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Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This easy pasta recipe is an excuse to buy wild mushrooms, available at many grocery stores. Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too. The creamy linguine is ready in 40 minutes, so it’s quick enough for an easy weeknight recipe but it feels fancy enough for entertaining.
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Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish plus two sides? It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Vegetarian Protein Bowl
This vegetarian protein bowl has everything you need for a complete meal in one bowl. Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture. Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.
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Chicken Pizza
Chicken, sweet Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, and sliced red bell pepper are just a few of the ingredients we used to dress this dish up this homemade chicken pizza.
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Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
This one-pan salmon recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
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Crab Louie Salad
At the Bayside Cafe in Morro Bay, California, this classic West Coast salad is made with Dungeness crab caught in the coastal waters. Lump crabmeat is a good substitute.
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Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap. Mashed chickpeas add body to the broth, and tomato paste adds a savory note without adding too much sodium in this healthy recipe for weight loss.
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Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato
Healthy chicken and sweet potato recipes are always a delicious and reliable choice for dinner. This low-calorie sheet-pan meal combines chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and cooks up fast in a very hot oven. Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese.
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Salmon Rice Bowl
Inspired by the viral TikTok trend, this salmon rice bowl makes for a tasty lunch or dinner. With healthy ingredients like instant brown rice, salmon and veggies, you’ll have a flavorful meal in just 25 minutes.
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Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this five-ingredient salad. And it’s bursting with Super Bowl Sunday potential.
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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole
This Southwestern-inspired one-skillet casserole is stuffed with quinoa and plenty of fresh vegetables. Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
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Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes! Can’t find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked right in the same pan as the chicken, so this 20-minute easy, healthy dinner is not just a snap to prepare—the cleanup is a cinch too.
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Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Beans
Loaded with roasted sweet potatoes and shallots, black beans, quinoa, feta and pepitas, this salad makes for a satisfying meatless meal. Not only does massaging the kale tenderize it, it also helps the greens absorb more of the bright dressing.
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One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
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Salmon with Potatoes & Horseradish Sauce
You can’t go wrong when you start with salmon and a sour cream sauce, especially if the sauce is flavored with dill and horseradish. Fill out the plate with a side of steamed green beans.
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Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives
Store-bought spinach ravioli and a handful of basic pantry items are all you need to get a healthy dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast. If you can’t find frozen artichokes, swap in a 15-ounce can (just be sure to drain and rinse them well).
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Southwestern Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Shrimp & Avocado Crema
These healthy Southwestern cauliflower rice bowls, topped with black beans, corn and smoky chipotle shrimp, get a cool-down from homemade avocado crema and take just 30 minutes to make.
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Orange Chicken & Broccoli Skillet
This protein-packed orange chicken and broccoli skillet casserole is a vibrant dish that combines the sweet and zesty flavor of oranges with the savory richness of chicken thighs. Baked together with fresh, crisp broccoli and hearty brown rice, it’s a complete meal that’s both nutritious and easy to clean up.
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Cauliflower & Kale Frittata
Inspired by traditional Spanish tortillas made with potatoes, this healthy frittata recipe swaps potatoes for low-carb cauliflower. Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.
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Rachael Ray’s Soy-Ginger Salmon & Sesame Cabbage Slaw
The salmon in this easy dinner is quickly marinated in a mixture of tamari, fresh ginger and hot pepper sauce, giving it a bold, savory kick with a touch of heat. The crisp cabbage slaw, tossed with a sesame dressing, adds a refreshing sweet and savory contrast to the salmon. Together, they make a well-balanced meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. © 2025 Ray Marks Co. LLC. All rights reserved.
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Thai Yellow Chicken Thigh Curry
Yellow curry paste is generally spicier than green but not as spicy as red, making it just right for this easy stir-fried chicken thigh recipe. Sizzling the curry paste in oil before making the curry gives it a boost in complexity.
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Cheesy Chicken, Tomato & Broccoli Casserole
This cheesy chicken casserole is a cozy, veggie-packed dinner that comes together with the help of a few convenient ingredients. Precooked quinoa and brown rice keep prep minimal, while broccoli, tomatoes and melty mozzarella make it hearty and satisfying for an easy weeknight meal.
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Kung Pao Tofu
Kung pao sauce is typically made with dark soy sauce and sugar—we lightened it in calories but still kept the dark color by swapping in a touch of molasses. Cooking the tofu and vegetables over high heat means they get crisp on the outside but stay tender in the center.
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Quick Chicken Fajitas
Looking to update your classic chicken fajita recipe? These quick and easy chicken fajitas are perfect for a casual, fun get-together. The recipe serves 4, but you can easily double it to feed a larger crowd. Set up a make-your-own-fajitas bar with the chicken filling, avocado cream, sour cream and any other toppings you love, like pico de gallo, sliced fresh jalapeños or crisp radish slices so everyone can customize their meals. For a quick, easy side, combine shredded cabbage, toasted pepitas and crumbled queso fresco. Toss with a simple dressing of lime juice and olive oil.
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