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Home > Chicken > Skillet Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls

Skillet Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls

By Ashlyn Edwards — January 20, 2016, Updated May 29, 2018 19 Comments

ChickenGluten FreeMain DishMexicanQuick MealsVeggies

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These Skillet Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls are made with marinated chicken, peppers, onions, and a homemade corn salsa. Serve over cooked quinoa for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner!

A plate full of food, with chicken, vegetables, and avocado

Hey y’all and happy Wednesday! I’m making good on my Instagram promise from earlier this week and bringing you a yummy and healthy dinner recipe to help keep your New Year’s resolutions on track!

A pan filled with food chicken fajitas

Mexican food and southwest style food are by far my favorite. My family shares this same love of bold flavors, so we usually have enchiladas, tacos, burritos, fajitas, carnitas, etc. at least once a week. I decided to try lightening up one of our favorites, chicken fajitas, by replacing the tortillas with quinoa and adding in some easy to prepare veggies from C&W Vegetables that I bought at Walmart earlier this week.

bags of frozen vegetables

As much as I love eating fajitas and other veggie-filled meals, I don’t always enjoy all of the prep work that goes into it. Chopping vegetables and preparing dinner can be time consuming, especially when it’s a weeknight and you’re busy with kids, work, household chores, and more.

a skillet of peppers and onions

That’s why I am in love with these chicken fajita quinoa bowls! I saved a little bit of time by using chopped and frozen pepper strips and corn, then I made the fajitas in a skillet on the stove. Everything in this recipe is simple and healthy, and my kids enjoy it, too!

A plate full of food, with Chicken, Quinoa, avocado, black beans, onions, corn, and peppers

All you do is scoop some cooked quinoa in your bowl, top with the fajitas, then sprinkle on the corn and black bean salsa and you’re set! I also added some sliced avocado to mine. 🙂

a bowl of corn and black bean salsa

Make sure you add C&W Vegetables to your shopping list and don’t forget to take advantage of the $.50 off of 1 package of C&W vegetables Ibotta coupon good at select Walmart stores. (while supplies last)

A plate full of food, with Chicken, Quinoa, avocado, black beans, onions, corn, and peppers

Skillet Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls

These Skillet Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls are made with marinated chicken, peppers, onions, and a homemade corn salsa. Serve over cooked quinoa for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner!
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 555kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

Fajitas:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic,, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro,, chopped
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 large onion,, sliced
  • 1 package C&W Vegetables frozen pepper strips
  • 1 cup quinoa

Corn and Black Bean Salsa:

  • 1.5 cups C&W Vegetables frozen corn,, thawed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tomato,, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons green onion,, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro,, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic,, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional toppings:

  • Sliced avocado
  • Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cilantro. Add in the chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare the corn salsa. Thaw the frozen corn by placing it in a colander and rinsing with cold water until completely thawed. Drain well then add to a medium sized bowl with remaining ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Prepare quinoa according to package directions and keep warm until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and frozen peppers and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain any liquid that has accumulated in the pan, then remove vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1 more teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Remove chicken from the marinade and add to the hot skillet. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. Add the onions and peppers back into the pan and give everything a good stir.
  • Divide the cooked quinoa evenly between four bowls (about 3/4 cup each). Top with the fajitas, corn salsa, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 1188mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4.6mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!Mention @TheBelleoftheKitchen or tag #BelleoftheKitchen

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Comments

  1. Pergolas says

    May 2, 2020 at 2:18 am

    Nice recipe – Love anything Mexican!

    Reply
  2. Raia Todd says

    June 12, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of serving fajitas over quinoa! Simply genius, especially for gluten-free friends!

    Reply
  3. Andrea Metlika says

    June 12, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    This is going to be such a big hit in my house. Fabulous recipe.

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch says

    June 12, 2019 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    What a savory dish! I know what I’ll be having for dinner tonight! Looks delish!

    Reply
  5. Milica Vladova says

    June 12, 2019 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    This fajita recipe is absolutely amazing and excellent for the summer – light, nutritious, and healthy! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    June 12, 2019 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! I love how easily this fajita bowl comes together! Definitely perfect for weeknights and the flavors sound wonderful.

    Reply
  7. Valentina says

    September 27, 2018 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    This would be such a fantastic family dinner in my house. Every one of us loves all of these ingredients. And it’s such a pretty dish!

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    September 26, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    So many of my favorite ingredients!!
    I love quinoa and I love Mexican flavors!
    This is a great way to get both!!

    Reply
  9. Jillian says

    September 26, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    Healthy, easy & tasty – a few of my favorite things!

    Reply
  10. Colleen says

    September 26, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    5 stars
    These bowls look so delicious and I love that you used quinoa. A perfect weeknight dinner idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Meredith says

    September 26, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    These chicken fajita bowls with quinoa look like such a yummy weeknight dinner. I am definitely putting them into my weekly rotation! And I love that you use frozen veggies! Having the veggies prewashed and cut is such a time saver.

    Reply
  12. Michelle @ blackberry BABE says

    January 22, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    I love keeping frozen veggies mixes on hand for easy fried rice and skillet meals like this! Looks great!

    Reply
  13. Jamielyn@iheartnaptime says

    January 22, 2016 at 4:20 am

    Oh wow these look incredible! Adding to the menu!

    Reply
  14. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    January 21, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    That’s a whole lotta flavor up in there! Such an easy weeknight dinner!

    Reply
  15. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    January 21, 2016 at 7:03 am

    I love easy dinner recipes like this! And it’s a huge plus that it’s healthy! I love quinoa, too!

    Reply
  16. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    January 20, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I love quinoa, it’s such a great and versatile grain – these fajita bowls sound awesome!

    Reply
  17. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Love this! Just needs a big dollop of sour cream and I am in!

    Reply
  18. Cathy | Lemon Tree DWelling says

    January 20, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    This looks incredible! I’m a huge fan of Mexican flavors with quinoa…..delicious!!

    Reply
  19. Annie says

    January 20, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Um, YUM! This looks great!!! I love easy healthy dishes like this!

    Reply

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