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Square close-up of chicken fajita bowl with creamy cilantro lime sauce and black beans

Recipe: Chicken Fajita Bowls


  • Author: Sierra Freshfield
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Description

Fast skillet Chicken Fajita Bowls with fajita veggies, black beans, and a creamy cilantro lime yogurt sauce. Perfect weeknight dinner, family dinner, meal prep, and healthy dinner.


Ingredients

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For the chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • For the fajita veggies
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For the base

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

For the sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional toppings

  • Pico de gallo
  • Avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add veggies with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cook 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Stir Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt for the sauce.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, lettuce, black beans, fajita veggies, and chicken. Drizzle with cilantro lime yogurt sauce and add toppings if desired.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store lettuce and sauce separately, then assemble right before eating.
  • For a lighter healthy dinner, use cauliflower rice and increase veggies.
  • For family dinner, set toppings out and let everyone build their bowl.
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Category: Bowl
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 550Kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Protein: 35g

Keywords: Chicken Fajita Bowls