Healthy Bowls

One Pan Chicken Fajita Bowl

A flavour-packed, high-protein dinner that comes together in just one pan — minimal washing up, maximum taste. Created by Liz for the Studio Pilates 6 Week Amplify Challenge, this fajita-style bowl is designed to nourish, energise, and fit neatly into your week.

It’s also one of her go-tos for quick meal prep or post-Pilates refuel when you need something balanced but simple.

Basic information

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep time:

10 mins

Cook time:

15 mins

Ingredients

500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for marinade)
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
Chilli powder (optional)
2 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
1 red capsicum/bell pepper, sliced
1 green capsicum/bell pepper, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 cups cooked rice
1 avocado, sliced
Extra fresh lime juice, to finish

Method

01.

In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt and pepper. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate.

02.

Thinly slice capsicums and red onion.

03.

Heat a large frypan over high heat.

04.

Add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.

05.

Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, then add the sliced veg. Stir occasionally for ~5 minutes until slightly softened.

06.

Return chicken to the pan and toss through. Squeeze over fresh lime juice.

07.

To serve, plate with ½ cup rice, ¼ avocado and extra lime juice or coriander, if using.