Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
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Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
Description
This recipe starts by mixing olive oil with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and seasoned salt to create a spice blend coating for diced chicken breast and sliced bell peppers and onions. The ingredients are spread on a parchment-lined baking tray and roasted at 425°F until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
The cooked components are portioned into containers over white or brown cooked rice, making these bowls suitable for grab-and-go meals. Toppings like salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and green onions can be added fresh to personalize the bowls at serving time.
The meal prep bowls store well in the refrigerator for up to four days or can be frozen. Reheating instructions involve microwaving for 2.5 minutes from refrigerated or 3.5 minutes if frozen, making them practical for lunches or quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice white or brown, cooked
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast about 3, boneless skinless
- 4 bell pepper any color
- 1 onion
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup salsa
SEASONINGS
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil and seasonings. Set aside.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Toss with half of the olive oil mixture.
- Cut bell peppers into strips and cut onions into thin slices. Toss vegetables with remaining olive oil mixture.
- Place on a parchment lined pan and bake 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring after 10 minutes.
- Serve with desired toppings or follow meal prep instructions below.
MEAL PREP
- Lay out 6 containers (I use these). Place ½ cup rice in each container. Divide the rice, chicken, vegetables, cheese and salsa evenly between the containers.
- Top with desired toppings and seal. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze.
- To reheat, microwave 2.5 minutes (or 3.5 minutes if frozen).
Notes
- Optional toppings can include cilantro, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado to customize flavor and texture.
- The meal prep bowls can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage, making them convenient for advance preparation.
- Reheat bowls in the microwave for 2.5 minutes if refrigerated or 3.5 minutes if frozen to ensure even warming.
- Nutritional information does not include the optional toppings, allowing flexibility in calorie and ingredient management.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3017IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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