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Veggie-Packed Chicken Fajita Bowls

Servings 5
Author Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD

Ingredients

Sheet Pan Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs chicken breast sliced into thin 1 1/2-2" strips*
  • 2 bell peppers- red, yellow, or orange sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion sliced into half moons
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil or EVOO
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Bowl Ingredients

  • 15 oz can black beans no salt added, drained
  • 24 oz frozen cauliflower rice
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder

Fajita Bowl Toppings & Add-Ins (optional)

  • Plain yogurt or Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa
  • Avocado
  • Cheese
  • shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onions and peppers. Toss with the oil and then sprinkle on chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper, making sure all the chicken and veggies are coated with the spices.

  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or silpat mat. Use 2 baking sheets if desired- this will allow the veggies to spread out for more caramelization. Bake the chicken and veggies for 23-25 minutes, stirring halfway through (chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees).

  3. While chicken is baking, place cauliflower rice in a large non-stick skillet preheated on medium heat. Warm through for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the cauliflower rice is tender, stir in the cumin, chili powder and drained can of black beans. Cook for 1 minute to combine and then turn off the heat.

  4. Place all the components and fun toppings on the table and have fun creating your own veggie-packed chicken fajita bowls!

Recipe Notes

  • If desired, season the cauliflower rice as stated but warm black beans in another bowl to keep them separate for individuals with these food preferences.

Nutrition

Calories 333; Total Fat 12g; Saturated Fat 2g; Sodium 626mg; Carbohydrate 28g; Fiber 10g; Added Sugar 0g; Protein 32g