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    Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

    September 26, 2024

    These fajita burrito bowls are ideal for meal prepping!! Taking cues from Chipotle’s burrito bowl, we like to pile everything up high making for one delicious prep ahead meal!

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    You Asked for More Bowls, and We Are Giving Them to You.

    Bowls are all the rage right? Rice bowls, quinoa bowls, Buddha bowls, burrito Bowls. Give us all the bowls! This chicken fajita bowl is one of our go-to weeknight meals. It’s healthy, easy, and balanced. Plus, it’s always a hit with the kids. A fajita burrito bowl might sound complicated, but they’re super simple. Season some chicken with Homemade Taco Seasoning—add some black beans, roasted bell peppers and all the fixings and serve over Brown Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice. Plus, it’s an ideal meal for all of you superhero meal-planners! Prep the ingredients a few days ahead, and you’ve got a customizable, buildable meal ready to go. And for a more classic take on fajitas, check out our Chicken Fajitas.

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    What Goes into a Burrito Bowl?

    Honestly, in many ways a burrito bowl recipe is kind of like a suggestions list—you can load yours up with as much or as little as you want! But we always load our chicken fajita burrito bowl with:

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    chicken, peppers and onions being tossed with homemade taco seasoning in a bowl

    Prep-Ahead Fajita Bowls

    Taking cues from Chipotle’s burrito bowl, we like to pile everything up high, and (also just like Chipotle) we prefer to prep the ingredients ahead of time, so that when dinner time comes, everyone can just assemble and EAT! The taco-spiced chicken breast can be easily made ahead and is an incredibly easy recipe. After that, you just need to prep all your other ingredients and store them in small containers, so they’re ready as can be!

    raw chicken, peppers and onions seasoned with homemade taco seasoning on a baking sheet
    cooked chicken, peppers and onions seasoned with homemade taco seasoning on a baking sheet

    Are Burrito Bowls Healthy?

    You betcha! We build this burrito bowl on a brown rice base, so it has a healthy start. But, if you’re trying to eat fewer carbs, a big pile of shredded romaine makes for a delicious base in place of the rice. Adding a little extra salsa and lime juice to your bowl will give it a sort of “dressing”. Once you’ve chosen your base add the proteins (chicken and beans), veggies, and healthy fats (I see you guacamole!) and you’ve got yourself a delicious, balanced dinner.

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    Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

    Updated on September 26, 2024

    • Serves:  6
    • Prep Time:  25 min
    • Cook Time:  20 min
    • Calories:  405
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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Taco Seasoning, homemade or store bought
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, (from 1 to 2 limes)
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut against the grain into ½-inch-thick
    • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

    For serving

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.

      chicken, peppers and onions being tossed with homemade taco seasoning in a bowl

    2. In a large bowl, stir together the taco seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil. Add the chicken, bell peppers, and onion and toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto a rimmed sheet pan.

      raw chicken, peppers and onions seasoned with homemade taco seasoning on a baking sheet

    3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. If desired, turn the oven to broil and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the chicken is lightly charred.

      chicken, peppers and onions seasoned with homemade taco seasoning on a baking sheet surrounded by fixings for burrito bowls

    4. To serve, divide the rice between 6 bowls. Top with chicken, bell peppers, onion, beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges alongside.

      chicken fajita burrito bowl with beans, rice, peppers, onions and topped with guac and sour cream

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 405
    • Protein 39 g
    • Carbohydrates 34 g
    • Total Fat 1 g
    • Dietary Fiber 7 g
    • Cholesterol 98 mg
    • sodium 869 mg
    • Total Sugars 5 g

    Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

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    • Kevin

      Can you substitute the chicken for shrimp and use the same marinade and cooking method?

      You can use the same marinade but probably only bake on 350F for 9-13 minutes until opaque. Hope you enjoy!

    • Jodi

      Hi, can this be left to marinate longer? like overnight?

      Sure! just don't marinate chicken more than 24 hours.

    • Mary

      I am allergic to cilantro and parsley, what can I substitute.

      Cilantro is just an optional topping. Feel free to leave it out hope you enjoy!

    • Gwyndolyn

      Can I use lemon juice instead of lime juice??

      WEe recommend lime, it will change the flavor quite a bit.

    • Annie

      Do you have a weight the chicken should be? Two chicken breasts can vary greatly in weight. Thanks!

      1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds is ideal

    • James

      This recipe was a family favorite. It’s just like Chipotle they said! Thank you. 5 stars! The linked recipes you include for seasoning and guacamole were 5 stars as well! Happy holidays!

      Thanks James, so happy your family loved it!

    • Susan

      Wow!! The Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl was the best. I loved the taco seasoning spice. My husband loved it as well. I doubled the marinade, I wasn’t sure if it would be enough for everything. It turned out perfect, I also added more time for the chicken. I think we had more chicken than needed. This recipe is a keeper, I needed a recipe like this.

      Thank you Susan, we are so glad you both loved it!

    • Lily

      Great seasoning! I brined my chicken breast first for a couple of hours, then marinated it for an hour, then cooked the chicken stove top in a cast iron pan. I didn't have the dried garlic, so I used fresh in the marinade. It was juicy and very tasty. I'll be making this a lot!

      Thanks Lily! So happy to hear you'll be making it again!

    • NK

      No surprise that these were a huge hit! Who needs to eat out?

      Yay! Love hearing this!!