5 from 6 votes
Chicken Fajita Bowls
Sizzling chicken, peppers, and onions burst with flavor in these customizable chicken fajita bowls! They are loaded with flavor but easy enough for busy weeknights. You and your family will love this recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Fajita Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp chipotle powder or cayenne powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Cauliflower Rice
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch salt sea salt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 white onion sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- avocado to garnish
- salsa to garnish
- cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- First, add the olive oil to a large skillet. Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Once the oil is hot, add in the chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, chipotle powder, and lime juice. Stir until the chicken is well seasoned.
- Once the chicken is browned on all sides, but not fully cooked through, add the peppers and onions. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are softened.
- Meanwhile, add the cauliflower rice, olive oil, sea salt, and lime juice to another skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until warmed through.
- Finally, assemble the bowls. Add in the cauliflower rice, topped with chicken, peppers, and onions. Garnish with sliced avocado, salsa, and cilantro.
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Notes
- Chicken thighs work well too.
- Chicken is considered fully cooked when it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Use a meat thermometer.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet until warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
1459mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1157IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
122mg
(136%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1459mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 122mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.