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chicken fajita power bowl
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Chicken Fajita Power Bowls

This power bowl brings all the flavors of a fajita up front and center and with healthier ingredients so you don't have to worry about your waistline.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: Gluten-Free, High Protein, Kid-Friendly
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 534kcal
Author: Chef Nichole

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper any color, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels cooked
  • 1/4 cup black beans cooked
  • 1/2 cup boneless and skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt plain, fat-free

Instructions

  • In a small saute pan, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the peppers and cook just until softened. Set aside.
  • Combine the quinoa, half the lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well and place in the bottom of a large serving bowl. Place the cooked bell pepper, corn, and black beans on top of the quinoa. Each filling about 1/4 of the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, remaining lime juice, cumin, and chili powder. Place in last 1/4 of the bowl on top of the quinoa. Top with the yogurt in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 112mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5