Hey there! Meal prep queen here, and these Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls are about to become your new best friend.
Need a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner that’s ready to grab and go? This recipe is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Plus, it’s perfect for feeding the whole family – Mexican-inspired flavors are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
We’ve all been there – crazy busy week, everyone’s starving, and you just don’t have the energy to cook. Enter meal prepping! It’s a lifesaver, and these fajita bowls are a super simple way to do it. They take just minutes to throw together, and then you’ll have meals ready for the whole week. Plus, the recipe is easily customizable – feel free to add your favorite fajita toppings!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Olive oil: for cooking the veggies and chicken.
- Chicken breasts: boneless, skinless is easiest, but any cut will work.
- Fajita seasoning: homemade or store-bought works great!
- Bell peppers: a mix of colors adds sweetness and flavor.
- Onion: for that classic fajita taste.
- Rice: precooked for convenience.
How to assemble your meal prep bowls
- Cook the chicken: Season it with half the fajita seasoning and cook it in a skillet until done.
- Saute the veggies: Add the peppers and onions, sprinkle with the remaining fajita seasoning, and cook until tender. Toss the chicken back in to heat through.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide cooked rice between your containers, then add the chicken and veggie fajita mix.
Storing and reheating:
These bowls will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to eat, just heat them up in the microwave and add your favorite toppings!
Here are some ideas to spice things up
- Rice variations: Try Mexican rice, lemon rice, or cilantro lime rice for a change of pace.
- Fresh toppings: Chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and sliced avocado are all delicious options.
- Get your tortilla fix: Warm up some homemade flour tortillas on the side for a fajita feel.
So ditch the dinner stress and give these Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls a try! They’re a healthy, flavorful, and convenient way to stay on track with your meals all week long.
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Chicken Fajita Recipe
Need a healthy, delicious lunch or dinner that’s ready to grab and go? This recipe is exactly what you’ve been looking for. Plus, it’s perfect for feeding the whole family – Mexican-inspired flavors are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or your own recipe)
- 3 bell peppers (green, yellow, red), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and half the fajita seasoning. Cook until chicken is white throughout. Remove and set aside.
- Add peppers and onion to the pan. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning and saute until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan and stir to heat through.
- Divide cooked rice into 4 containers. Top with chicken fajita mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat. Warm in microwave and garnish with cilantro and avocado (optional).
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 579kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 847mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 87g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
