Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls
Delicious and nutritious chicken bowls packed with vegetables, quick to prepare, and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein, Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color you prefer)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh lime juice
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the vegetables: Once the chicken is cooked, introduce the bell pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until the vegetables are vibrant and tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl: Serve the delicious chicken and vegetable mixture over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa, creating a wholesome foundation for your meal.
- Drizzle and garnish: Finish off your bowls by drizzling them with fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for that perfect touch of freshness.
Notes
These bowls are versatile; you can serve with black beans or avocado. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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