Description
Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls are a flavorful and nutritious dinner option, featuring seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, onions, black beans, and corn, served on a bed of rice with optional toppings like avocado and salsa.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown rice, Mexican rice, or cilantro rice)
- 1 poblano pepper, sliced thin
- 1 red pepper, sliced thin
- 1 small onion, sliced thin
- 15 ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce canned corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Optional ingredients: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, limes
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add oil. Season chicken, onions, and peppers with half of the fajita seasoning.
- When the skillet is hot, add the chicken, peppers, and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add corn and black beans with the remaining fajita seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
- Assembly: Fill bowls with rice, then top with chicken, onions, peppers, corn, and black beans. Add additional toppings as desired, like sour cream, salsa, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using cilantro rice or Mexican rice as your base.
- This dish is versatile—add your favorite fajita toppings like shredded cheese, guacamole, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- If you’re short on time, use pre-cooked rice or a rice cooker for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg