High Protein Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls
These high-protein chicken fajita meal prep bowls are packed with tender, spice-marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and served over nutty brown rice. Balanced with lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, they make flavorful, ready-to-go meals for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup bell peppers sliced, any color
- ½ cup onions sliced
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ cup guacamole optional
Instructions
Meal Prep Steps
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and lightly charred, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the marinated chicken strips over medium-high heat until fully cooked and slightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Divide cooked brown rice into meal prep containers. Top with chicken, sautéed vegetables, salsa, and guacamole if using.
Notes
- Store salsa and guacamole separately to prevent soggy rice and chicken.
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Vegetarian option: replace chicken with tofu or tempeh.