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Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls

Delicious Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls for Easy Weeknights

Try these Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls for a fresh, flavorful weeknight dinner that's quick and convenient.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • a pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
For the Veggies
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Rice Base
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice white, jasmine, or brown
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned corn kernels rinsed and drained
  • 1 salsa to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese optional
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced or cubed add fresh before serving
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice for optional sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder for optional sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin for optional sauce
  • a pinch salt for optional sauce

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • airtight containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs mostly clear. Combine rice, water or broth, olive oil or butter, and salt in a saucepan, bring to boil, then simmer covered until cooked.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Toss chicken in marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
  3. Toss bell peppers and onion with olive oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin in another bowl and set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet and cook marinated chicken strips until browned and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let it rest.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté the veggies until tender-crisp and slightly charred, about 6-8 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed and set aside.
  6. Mix Greek yogurt or sour cream with lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt for a creamy sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Rinse and drain black beans and corn. Heat if desired.
  8. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, veggies, beans, corn, salsa, cheese, cilantro, and optional sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust cooking times based on any ingredient substitutions.

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