Fajita Bowls (Meal Prep)

Name: Fajita Bowls (Meal Prep)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown); 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts (about 3); 4 bell peppers (any color); 1 onion; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup salsa; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; cheddar cheese; Tomatoes; Green Onions; Salsa; Cilantro; Sour Cream; Avocado; Lime

10 steps

Prep:15minCook:20min

With simple make ahead ideas like these Fajita Meal Prep Bowls, eating great all week is as easy as opening the fridge to grab a dish!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:18:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories462.1 kcal (23%)

Total Fat25.3 g (36%)

Carbs30.4 g (12%)

Sugars5.4 g (6%)

Protein28.8 g (58%)

Sodium574.8 mg (29%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine olive oil and seasonings. Set aside.

Step 3

Cut chicken into 1″ pieces. Toss with half of the olive oil mixture.

Step 4

Cut bell peppers into strips and cut onions into thin slices. Toss vegetables with remaining olive oil mixture.

Step 5

Place on a parchment lined pan and bake 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through, stirring after 10 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with desired toppings or follow meal prep instructions below.

Step 7

MEAL PREP

Step 8

Lay out 6 containers (I use these). Place ½ cup rice in each container. Divide the rice, chicken, vegetables, cheese and salsa evenly between the containers.

Step 9

Top with desired toppings and seal. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze.

Step 10

To reheat, microwave 2.5 minutes (or 3.5 minutes if frozen).

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