Healthy dinner idea 👌🏻 Chicken Fajita Bowls with black bean salsa & avocado mash. Recipe below ⬇️
Healthy dinner idea 👌🏻 Chicken Fajita Bowls with black bean salsa & avocado mash. Recipe below ⬇️ is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by mallorythedietitian on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $9.66 total, $2.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, sliced into strips)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 2 teaspoon Fajita Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1 can Black Beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Corn Kernels (frozen, thawed)
- 1 piece Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 0.5 piece Red Onion (small, diced)
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Powder (ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 large Avocado (ripe, flesh only)
- 2 tablespoon Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat)
- 1 cup Brown Rice (uncooked)
- 2 cup Water
- 1 piece Lime Wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, toss the strips with olive oil, fajita seasoning, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Time: PT5M
Cook Brown Rice
Rinse the brown rice under cold water. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: medium
Make Black Bean Salsa
In a mixing bowl combine drained black beans, thawed corn, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until evenly mixed.
Time: PT10M
Make Avocado Mash
Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl, mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in Greek yogurt, a squeeze of lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
Time: PT5M
Cook Chicken
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips in a single layer; cook 5‑6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are lightly charred.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium-high
Assemble Bowls
Divide the cooked brown rice among four serving bowls. Top each with a portion of chicken, a generous scoop of black bean salsa, and a dollop of avocado mash. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Contains Dairy
Allergens: Greek yogurt (dairy)
Last updated: March 12, 2026






