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Low Carb Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls - Easy, Flavor-Packed, and Weeknight Friendly

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the chicken and veggies: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 3 bell peppers (any colors), sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 limes (1 for cooking, 1 for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • For the fajita seasoning: 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • For serving and meal prep: 4 cups cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter for sautéing cauliflower rice
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional; add fresh day-of for best results)
  • Salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • Shredded cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry, then toss with half the seasoning and 1 tablespoon of oil. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the chicken and set aside while you prep the veggies.
  3. Cook the peppers and onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add peppers and onions, sprinkle with a big pinch of salt and the remaining seasoning. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp with some char. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Cook the chicken: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until browned and cooked through. Squeeze the remaining half of the first lime over the chicken and toss.
  5. Finish together: Return peppers and onions to the skillet. Toss with the chicken for 1–2 minutes to mingle flavors. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or cayenne. Turn off heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  6. Cook the cauliflower rice: In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice, a pinch of salt, and cook 4–6 minutes until hot and slightly tender but not mushy. Squeeze a little lime over it for flavor.
  7. Assemble bowls: Divide cauliflower rice among 4 containers. Top with equal portions of chicken fajitas. Add lime wedges. If using avocado, cheese, salsa, or sour cream, pack them separately to add right before eating.