Chicken Fajita Bowls

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These satisfying bowls are chock full of protein and fiber, thanks to chicken breast, black beans, sweet potatoes and bulgur--a versatile grain that has about 15 g fewer carbs (and more than twice the fiber) per cup than brown rice.

Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD

Updated on September 19, 2023

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (10 ounces) (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size strips
1 cup sliced red and/or green bell pepper
½ cup sliced onion
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
½ cup bulgur
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
½ (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed
1 5-ounce package baby kale or spinach
½ cup fresh salsa

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine chili powder, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Place sweet potatoes on one side of a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Toss to coat. Combine chicken, bell pepper, and onion on the other side of the pan. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture. Toss to coat. Spread into an even layer.
Bake until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the chicken is no longer pink inside (165 degrees F), 18 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Stir gently, keeping the sweet potatoes and the chicken mixture separate.
Meanwhile, cook bulgur according to package directions. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and stir with a fork. Warm beans in a small saucepan.
Divide kale (or spinach) among 4 serving dishes. Arrange the bulgur, chicken mixture, sweet potatoes, and beans on top. Top with salsa and the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Tips

Tip: To cut down on prep time, look for refrigerated diced raw sweet potatoes in the produce section of your grocery store.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
10g	Fat
42g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 bowl
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 637mg	28%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken Fajita Bowls

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