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Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls Bursting with Flavor and Color

Enjoy vibrant and nutritious Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls packed with lean chicken, colorful bell peppers, and wholesome brown rice—ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can be substituted with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
  • 2-3 teaspoons Fajita Seasoning Consider using homemade seasoning to customize spice levels.
For the Veggies
  • 1 Bell Pepper Feel free to mix colors or use zucchini for a different bite.
  • 1 Onion Swap for shallots or red onion to suit your taste if desired.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil for a unique flavor.
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice are great low-carb alternatives.
  • 1 can Black Beans Chickpeas can be used as a substitute.
For Toppings
  • 1 Avocado If avoiding avocados, Greek yogurt makes a smooth substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Feel free to omit or substitute with parsley.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Cooking pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound of diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Toss in 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 sliced onion along with 2-3 teaspoons of fajita seasoning and sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
  4. Prepare 2 cups of cooked brown rice according to package instructions.
  5. Start by placing a scoop of the cooked brown rice into serving bowls and layer on the sautéed chicken and vegetable mixture.
  6. Finish off your bowls by adding fresh toppings such as sliced avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These bowls can be customized with various ingredients and are perfect for meal prep.

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