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Meal Inspiration For Busy School Days

Author Albertsons Market Dietitian | August 11, 2025

We’re kicking off week 2 of the back-to-school season with another selection of breakfast, snack and dinner ideas to make it easy for you and your kids to be happy and nourished throughout the school day. This week, we’re highlighting hispanic cuisine with classic sheet pan fajitas. 

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Breakfast

Pack in some protein with Nancy’s Petite Quiches. Pair it with a whole grain waffle alongside some fresh or frozen fruit for a quick and easy balanced breakfast!

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Snack

When serving snacks, aim to combine two different food groups such as a protein or healthy fat with a fiber-rich carbohydrate from whole grains or fresh fruit and veggies. Great options include avocado on whole wheat toast, nuts and fresh berries, carrots with hummus, boiled eggs with mini bell peppers, string cheese and grapes.

 

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Dinner

Why not make an elaborate fajita bar for dinner tonight without all the chopping and sautéing? Fresh or frozen, we make it easy for you. Take frozen chicken breast strips, a frozen bell pepper medley and mix it all together with olive oil and seasonings and pop it in the oven. You can also grab a fresh pre-seasoned chicken and veggie fajita tray at our stores for another quick option. Once cooked, set out some whole wheat tortillas alongside some guacamole, fresh limes, pico de gallo and shredded cheese for colorful toppings!

 

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • Tyson Grilled & Ready Frozen Chicken Breast Strips 22 oz bag
  • Signature Select Frozen Red, Green, and Yellow Bell Pepper Strips 14 oz bag
  • 2 Tbsp O organics fajita seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large lime
  • 6-8 whole wheat tortillas

 

Instructions 

  • Place frozen chicken and frozen bell pepper mix into the refrigerator overnight to thaw. 
  • Place all of the thawed chicken strips and bell peppers onto the baking sheet. Coat with 2 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp O organics fajita seasoning. Mix together on the baking sheet to even the coating if necessary. 
  • Cook at 400°F for 25 minutes. Chicken should be cooked through and the veggies should be tender.
  • Slice the lime and squeeze lime juice evenly over the fajitas. Serve with warm tortillas and toppings of choice. 

 

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