High Protein Chicken Fajita Bowls
These High Protein Chicken Fajita Bowls are perfect for meal prep, providing a tasty and nutritious option you can enjoy throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 onion
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Avocado (for topping, optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the chicken breasts, bell pepper, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet, season with fajita seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté until they are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over cooked rice or quinoa.
- Top with avocado and cilantro if desired.
Notes
Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less fajita seasoning. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. Store in airtight containers; lasts 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg