Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl
This Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl delivers 38g protein and 389 calories per serving across 6 quick-prepped portions. Stovetop-based batch cooking makes it accessible for lunch rotation or lower-calorie dinner days. Designed for meal prep efficiency when you need filling options that support protein targets without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(60g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Rice, Brown, Long-Grain(720g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Guacamole, Store-Bought
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Pico De Gallo, Fresh
- •Fresh cilantro leaves
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2In 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.
- 3Bake 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.
- 4To 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.
Nutrition — Per Serving
389
calories
38g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 1.3g
- Sodium
- 663 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
6 servings per batch · ~289g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl have per serving?
Each serving contains 38g of protein and 389 calories with 7g fat and 40g carbs. The carbohydrate content makes this one of the more carb-forward options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl take to prep?
This is quick prep and batch-makes 6 servings on the stovetop, so you'll have multiple ready-to-eat lunches prepared in one session. All 6 portions are done once the stovetop cooking is complete.
Is Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein, 389 calories, and 40g carbs per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain with a balanced macro approach that emphasizes carbohydrates for training fuel alongside solid protein intake. The carb content makes it ideal for pre- or post-workout nutrition.
