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Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a vibrant and nutritious bowl packed with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breasts (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne (optional for spice)
  • to taste Salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 green bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • a handful fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 large lime juiced
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice (or 2 packages of frozen rice (4 servings))
  • ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ tsp lime zest
  • Juice of 1 lime for rice and guacamole
  • 2 medium avocados (mashed for guacamole)
  • 2 tbsp red onion (minced for guacamole)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped for guacamole)
  • Salt to taste for guacamole
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 1-2 cups cooked black or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste for beans
  • as needed Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped romaine, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, extra lime wedges (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions, then stir in lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro.
  • Make guacamole by mashing avocados with lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
  • Season chicken with spices, then cook in a skillet with oil until browned and cooked through. Rest and slice.
  • In the same skillet, cook peppers, onions, and garlic until charred and tender. Squeeze lime over veggies.
  • Warm beans and corn separately. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, and toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate with spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, fajita, healthy