Description
Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls combine juicy sautéed chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers and onions, and flavorful fajita seasoning served over nutritious brown rice and black beans. Topped with fresh avocado, lime juice, and cilantro, this easy-to-make meal delivers a deliciously balanced and wholesome Mexican-inspired bowl perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
Base and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil evenly to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Introduce the sliced bell pepper and onion along with the fajita seasoning to the skillet. Stir to coat ingredients evenly.
- Sauté vegetables: Continue cooking the mixture until the bell peppers and onions are tender and fragrant, blending all flavors together.
- Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice and black beans evenly into serving bowls, then top with the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Add avocado and lime: Place sliced avocado on top of each bowl and drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over everything to add a zesty brightness.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by sprinkling fresh cilantro over each bowl for added flavor and a vibrant touch.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Adjust fajita seasoning quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Use jasmine or white rice if brown rice is not available, though brown rice provides more fiber.
- Black beans can be swapped for pinto or kidney beans as desired.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños along with the bell peppers and onions.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring fajita seasoning is gluten-free.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days.
