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Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls

These Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls combine tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty lime dressing for a nourishing and delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breast diced
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita seasoning
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
For the Bowls
  • 2 cups Cooked brown rice
  • 1 can Black beans drained and rinsed
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls
  1. Start by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Toss in the sliced bell pepper, onion, and fajita seasoning. Stir everything together and cook until the vegetables are tender, around 5-6 minutes.
  4. In individual bowls, layer the cooked brown rice and black beans as your hearty base. Then, add the sizzling chicken and veggie mixture on top.
  5. Add the sliced avocado and drizzle fresh lime juice over each bowl.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Optionally squeeze extra lime juice for an added zesty kick.

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