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 taco seasoning—homemade, if you’ve got it!—add some black beans, roasted bell peppers and all the fixings and serve over brown 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.
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:
- Brown rice
- Black beans
- Fajita chicken and peppers
- Cilantro
- Pico de Gallo (or store-bought salsa, in a pinch!)
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
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!
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.
Tools You Will Need:
- Sharp knife for prepping.
- Large bowl to marinade your veggies and chicken in.
- Baking sheet. Make sure it’s rimmed to catch all the juices.
- Rice cooker always make meals a little bit simpler.
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