Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a flavorful and healthy meal that combines tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a variety of toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner! #chickenfajitabowls #mexicanfood #healthymeal #mealprep #fajitas
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup guacamole (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Season the vegetables with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until combined and heated through.
- Assemble the bowls by placing a serving of rice in each bowl. Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Add black beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro to each bowl, if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding things like salsa, jalapeños, or even corn.
- For a lighter option, skip the rice and use lettuce as the base.
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to use store-bought fajita seasoning instead of the individual spices for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg