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Chicken Fajita Meal Prep

Great for fajita bowls, wraps, or salads! Enjoy smokey seasoned chicken with charred peppers and onions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the peppers and onion and cook until charred and crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes.
  4. Squeeze a little lime over everything if you like.
  5. Divide into containers with rice, tortillas, or greens on the side.

Notes

Keep tortillas separate so they don't get soggy in the fridge.