A flavorful and healthy low-calorie chicken fajita bowl packed with protein and vegetables. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Author:Nada
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened but still crisp.
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Serve the chicken and vegetables over a bed of brown rice or quinoa.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
Swap brown rice for cauliflower rice to further reduce calories.
Add avocado slices or Greek yogurt as optional toppings.