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Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
Fajita Bowls (Meal Prep) - With simple make ahead ideas like these Fajita Meal Prep Bowls, eating great all week is as easy as opening the fridge to grab a dish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice white or brown
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3
- 4 bell peppers 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 dried oregano
- 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.
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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: Cilantro, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado
- Optional toppings: Cilantro, salsa, green onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
356
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3017IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
104mg
(116%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% 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.