Skillet Chicken and Black Bean Fajita Bowls

Tender chicken and colorful bell peppers sautéed with savory fajita seasoning, served over brown rice with black beans and corn for a vibrant and hearty meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.65/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• savory
• healthy
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced thin)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1.5 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 limes (wedges, for serving)

Instructions

1. Cook the brown rice according to package directions, setting it aside once done.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3. Add the sliced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the same skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans and frozen corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lime juice.
6. Serve the fajita mixture over the cooked brown rice, garnished with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat well in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 38.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
• Fat: 11.8 g
• Fiber: 8.1 g
• Sodium: 460 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg