Description
An easy meal prep idea featuring chicken, peppers, and onions served over rice or quinoa, perfect for quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add sliced bell pepper and onion, and sprinkle with fajita seasoning; stir to combine.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 more minutes.
- Prepare meal prep bowls by adding cooked brown rice or quinoa to the bottom.
- Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For best taste, serve warm with lime wedges and optional toppings like salsa or avocado. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken fajitas, meal prep, easy chicken recipes, healthy lunch ideas