If you’re looking for a healthy, flavor-packed meal that’s quick to whip up, these Chicken Fajita Bowls are your answer! They’ve got juicy, seasoned chicken, colorful sautéed peppers and onions, and your choice of toppings—all served over rice or veggie rice for a fresh and filling dinner. Bonus: these bowls are naturally gluten-free and grain and dairy optional.
Want regular fajitas but healthier? Make these gluten free chicken fajitas and customize the toppings!
Why You’ll Love These
- Customizable: Perfect for picky eaters or family dinners—you can set out toppings and let everyone build their own.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Cook everything ahead of time and assemble during the week.
- Healthy but Satisfying: Balanced with protein, veggies, and carbs or low carbs (you're choice!), so you’re full and fueled.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken
- Avocado Oil
- Taco Seasoning (use this Whole30 taco seasoning)
- Onion
- Red Pepper
- Rice (or desired base, see swaps below)
- Toppings: see below!
Topping Options
- Salsa
- Roasted Salsa Verde
- Pico de Gallo
- Onions
- Olives
- Guacamole
- Avocado
- Greens
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Cheese
- Tomatoes
Ingredient Swaps & Variations
- Protein: Swap chicken for shrimp or beef.
- Base: Try cauliflower rice, quinoa, or a bed of lettuce instead of rice.
- Veggies: Add mushrooms, zucchini, or corn for extra flavor and color.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder and paprika to your heat preference.
- Toppings: Swap the sour cream for nonfat plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost!
- Frozen Veggies: Use a bag of frozen peppers and onions to make this even faster!
How to Make Chicken Fajita Bowls
- Cook the Chicken: Cook in a skillet and add the spices. Cook until cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Sauté the Veggies: Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the same skillet, cooking until tender.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice (or your base of choice), chicken, veggies, and toppings, see suggested above.
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store components separately for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: Warm chicken and veggies in a skillet for best texture.
- Freezer: Cooked chicken and peppers can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw and reheat when ready to serve.
Chicken Fajita Bowls
If you’re looking for a healthy, flavor-packed meal that’s quick to whip up, these Chicken Fajita Bowls are your answer! They’ve got juicy, seasoned chicken, colorful sautéed peppers and onions, and your choice of toppings—all served over rice or veggie rice for a fresh and filling dinner. Bonus: these bowls are naturally gluten-free and dairy optional.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Chicken Breasts can use thighs
- 4 tbsp. Avocado Oil split. More if needed.
- Taco Seasoning use your own or see above
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 Red Pepper
- 2 cups Cooked Rice or desired base, see above
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp. of oil until it's hot. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces, then add to the pan in a single layer. Add the seasoning and mix together. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until chicken pieces reach 165F degrees. Set aside and drain the pan.Note that you may need to do this in 2 batches, and add more oil and use half of the spices for each batch.
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp. of oil to the pan. Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the same skillet, cooking until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Time to assemble! Layer rice (or your base of choice), chicken, veggies, and toppings, see suggested above. Enjoy!
These bowls are the perfect mix of easy, fresh, and totally customizable—great for busy weeknights or meal prepping on Sunday.
If you try them leave a comment sharing how they came out!
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