Chicken Fajita Meal-Prep Bowls

Recipe by Sandra MyersCourse: LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

hour

minutes

Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls are served with cauliflower mash to create a complete low-carb lunch for the whole week. It’s also whole30, paleo and gluten-free!

Ingredients

For the fajita seasaoning
½ tablespoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
For the chicken and peppers and onions
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic — minced
1.5 lb free range organic chicken breast — cut into thin strips
2 red bell peppers — sliced
2 yellow bell peppers — sliced
2 green bell pepper — sliced
1 medium onion — sliced
1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
Mashed cauliflower — optional

Directions

First, make the fajita seasoning by mixing all the ingredients from the fajita seasoning recipe in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the chicken strips and half of the fajita seasoning. Mix well and set aside for about 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add more olive oil (if necessary) and add onions, bell peppers and the rest of the fajita seasoning.
Stir fry for 5-10 minutes on high heat. The time will depend on how tender you prefer your veggies to be.
Meal Prepping
Place an even amount of chicken fajita, the veggies and cauliflower mashed into 4 or 5 (depends on the size of your container) different glass containers. Cover with the lid and place in the fridge for up 4 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1.5 or 2 minutes. The time will depend on the power of your microwave.

Nutrition Facts

5 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 24%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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