This Paleo Chicken Fajita Bowl is a healthy complete meal. Packed with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and an array of bold spices, this meal is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Gluten free and dairy free.
I'm always trying to think of new recipes and ways to eat chicken. I admit- it can be boring and flavorless, not this recipe though! Once I made this meal for the third time, I knew I needed to blog about it! It is just so good and easy, too. The chicken is moist and packed with spice, the peppers and onions are tender and juicy, and the creamy avocado balances it all out.
Chicken fajita bowls are not only delicious but also highly customizable. Feel free to add ingredients like black beans, corn, or cheese to tailor the bowl to your taste preferences. This dish is a perfect choice for a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner, providing a satisfying and nutritious meal with a fiesta of flavors.
Ingredients for fajita bowls
The ingredient list may seem a little longer than usual, but that's mostly dry seasonings that you probably already have. I actually like to make a big batch of that and keep it on hand to use so I don't have to measure each time. If you don't want to make your own, this Siete Taco Seasoning would be the perfect short cut and is so delicious.
The chicken, peppers, and onions are cut small because I wanted it to be easy to eat, but you could definitely cut them into strips like traditional fajitas.
Options for serving
I served it over Romaine Lettuce, but it would also be so good over cauliflower rice. The chicken and peppers produce a "sauce" while cooking, so I didn't think any dressing was necessary. Some salsa would be delicious though or make that avocado into guacamole to add moisture.
If you don't need it paleo, then it would be great served with some white rice, beans and cheese if you tolerate it. It's a very versatile base that can be customized easily.
You will love this chicken fajita bowl! It comes together quickly, in under 30 minutes, and is so satisfying. Here are some more quick, healthy meals to try:
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Chicken Fajita Bowl
Ingredients
Seasoning Mix
Chicken Bowl
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into bit size pieces
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the oregano, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, and parsley. Mix well.
- Place 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a fry pan and add the chicken and half of the seasoning mix. Cook until chicken is done, stirring often- about 7 minutes. Remove to a bowl or plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil and add the onion and peppers to the pan. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix on them and cook until tender- about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve chicken, peppers, and onions over Romaine lettuce or cauliflower rice, top with avocado if desired.
Deanna says
This looks amazing & I can't wait to try it!!
How many servings is this?
Wendy S says
My husband and I are in the last week of the January Whole30 (probably our 6th or 7th round) and I always look for a few new recipes to try. This was a winner and will definitely be going on our permanent W30 meal plan! The only tweak I made was to use 2 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp chipotle chili powder for a little extra kick. I served it over a medley rice (cauli, broccoli, butternut squash, & carrot), but I think I'll try the leftovers with lettuce.
Renae Allen says
Very good! My husband has been very picky on his spices and this recipe was spot on.?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Renae! I'm so glad he liked it!
kayla warren says
Wow just wow! I have been on a 2 weeks cleanse and initially dreaded the idea, cause I thought " blah healthy food no flavor and boring" however finding fulfilling recipes like this one that is full of flavor, makes me believe that soon eating healthy like this could be a lifestyle! Even while I made this I dread eating it, however when I took the first bite I instantly regretted all the negative thoughts I ever had! This recipe was so good, and since I am not doing the entire paleo cleanse I was able to top it with black beans! So so so good, will definitely be eating it again tomorrow night! Thank you so much for sharing you made my cleanse 10x easier!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Kayla! Thanks for trying my recipe and for the great feedback! I'm so glad they were better than you were anticipating 🙂