Description
Delicious and colorful chicken fajita meal prep bowls packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa
- Black beans (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onions.
- Sprinkle fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Prepare meal prep bowls by dividing cooked rice or quinoa among containers.
- Top with the chicken and fajita mixture.
- Add black beans if using, and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken with fajita seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and garlic. Use various colored bell peppers for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, meal prep, healthy recipes, easy dinner, Mexican cuisine
