High-Protein Chicken Fajita Bowl
Chicken cubes with peppers and onion — ready in 25 minutes
This high-protein chicken fajita bowl sears chicken cubes, then tosses them with sliced red, green, and yellow peppers and onion in a sugar-free fajita seasoning, like the container. Each serving has 35 g of protein and 6 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no tortillas.
Why you’ll love this bowl
- 35g protein per serving
- 6g net carbs
- Chicken and peppers
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Fajita seasoning
- One pan
Health notes
- Protein: Chicken breast cubes.
- Low carb: Peppers and onion. No tortillas or sugar.
- Sugar-free: Sugar-free fajita seasoning.
- Keto-friendly: Each serving stays around 6g net carbs if the peppers are measured.
Key element — use a sugar-free seasoning
Some fajita packets add sugar. Use a sugar-free seasoning so the 6g number holds, like the container.
Ingredients
Bowl (4 servings)
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 2 tsp sugar-free fajita seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Swaps
- Tortillas or a sugar seasoning: Not in the 6g number.
- Chicken thighs: Same amount. Fat rises a little.
- Extra peppers: Carbs rise. Measure them.
- No onion: Carbs drop a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Season. Toss the chicken cubes with the fajita seasoning, black pepper, and salt. |
| 2 | Sear. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove. |
| 3 | Vegetables. Add the peppers and onion to the same pan. Cook 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender. |
| 4 | Serve. Return the chicken. Stir to combine. This batch makes 4 servings, like the container. |
Pro tips
- Use a sugar-free fajita seasoning. A sugar packet is not in these numbers.
- Tortillas are not in the 6g number.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Work in batches if needed.
- Peppers should stay crisp. Do not cook them until soft.
- Macros are per serving, 4 from this pan.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 |
| Protein | 35g |
| Net carbohydrates | 6g |
| Total carbohydrates | 8g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 11g |
| Sodium | 480mg |
Estimates based on chicken breast, peppers, onion, and sugar-free fajita seasoning, divided into 4 servings. Tortillas and a sugar seasoning are not included.
Variations
Chicken thighs
Same amount. Fat rises a little.
No onion
Skip it. Carbs drop a little.
Spicy
Add a pinch of cayenne or sliced jalapeño.
Cheese
A sprinkle of shredded cheese at the end. Calories rise a little.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 4 days | Cover once cool |
| Reheat | 2 min | Skillet or microwave |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Cool fully. Thaw in the fridge |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this chicken fajita bowl
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the carbs at 6g?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 6g number?
