Chicken Fajita Zoodle Bowl
Get ready to embrace the bold flavors and healthy twist on a classic dish! This Chicken Fajita Zoodle Bowl is perfect for those looking for a lighter alternative to traditional fajitas. By substituting zucchini noodles (zoodles) for regular tortillas, you’ll enjoy a low-carb meal packed with vegetables and lean protein. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Your choice of toppings (avocado, sour cream, cheese, salsa)
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the sliced chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken slices and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, and sauté the bell peppers and onion until tender and slightly charred, around 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables and sprinkle the remaining spice mixture. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the zucchini noodles by cooking them in a separate pan for about 1-2 minutes, just until heated through but still crisp-tender. You can also serve them raw if you prefer a crunchier texture.
- Divide the zoodles between bowls and top with the chicken fajita mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges and your choice of toppings.
Nutritional Information:
This Chicken Fajita Zoodle Bowl is not only delicious but also nutritious. Zucchini noodles offer a low-carb alternative to grains and are high in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. Combined with lean chicken and colorful bell peppers, this meal is a nutritional powerhouse that’s satisfying and guilt-free.
Optional Variations:
For those wanting to mix things up, feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach. To make this dish vegetarian, substitute the chicken with tofu or portobello mushrooms and adjust the cooking time as necessary.
With flavors that pop and a recipe that keeps you coming back for more, this Chicken Fajita Zoodle Bowl is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Enjoy your homemade, healthful spin on a Tex-Mex favorite!