Savory Chicken Fajita Bowls for Easy Meal Prep Magic

Experience the magic of Chicken Fajita Bowls, a delightful meal that's perfect for meal prep and tailored to your taste.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different taste.
1 cup Long Grain White Rice Feel free to swap with quinoa or brown rice.
1.5 cups Water or Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian alternative.
0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute.
0.5 teaspoon Cumin Ground coriander works well if you're out of cumin.

For the Filling

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chicken breast or diced tofu can be a great vegetarian option.
1 tablespoon Fajita Seasoning Store-bought fajita or taco seasoning will do.
0.5 cup Minced White Onion Substitute red onion for a milder flavor.
3 medium Bell Peppers Use one of each color for visual appeal.

For the Toppings

0.5 cup Chopped Cilantro Swap with parsley if cilantro isn't preferred.
3 medium Roma Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes halved also work beautifully.
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Lemon juice can be an alternative.
1 can Black Beans Can be replaced with pinto beans or chickpeas.
2 cups Frozen Corn Fresh corn kernels or diced bell peppers are great substitutes.
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be used for a dairy-free alternative.

For Serving

Optional Toppings Guacamole, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Skillet
cutting board
Knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Method

Preparation Steps

Prep all ingredients: chop bell peppers, mince cilantro, juice lime, and trim chicken thighs.
Cook rice: heat olive oil, add rice, toast, then add water and seasonings, simmer.
Make salsa: sauté corn in butter, then combine with tomatoes and onion.
Cook chicken: season and sear chicken thighs until cooked through.
Sauté veggies: cook onions and bell peppers until tender.
Assemble bowls: layer rice, black beans, chicken, veggies, and salsa; add toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These Chicken Fajita Bowls can be made ahead and stored; enjoy fresh flavors all week long.

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