Chicken Fajita Bowls

Name: Chicken Fajita Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed; 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons water

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As a busy college student who’s constantly juggling classes, assignments, and a social life, we know how easy it can be to fall into a trap of unhealthy eating. Between the convenience of the dinning hall, doordash, and freezer meals, it can be tough to get in nourishing meals, not to mention how expensive it can be to eat healthy. That’s why we are so excited to share this Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls recipe by Sara Haas from EatingWell.com, it is a complete game changer. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it makes for great meal prep as well as being cost effective. This recipe caught our eye because it’s packed with lean protein, lots of veggies, and bold flavors, all cooked on one pan! This makes for easy clean up and low stress while making it. Whether you’re trying to stick to a budget, eat healthier, or want to avoid spending tons of time in the kitchen each week, this meal is the right choice! Trust me, if you’re craving something satisfying, fresh, filling, and super easy to make, these fajita bowls are going to become your new favorite meal.

Cost Breakdown

Ingredient	Amount Needed	Unit Cost of Ingredient	Recipe Ingredient Cost
Chicken Tenders	1 1/4 Lbs	$3.94/lb	$4.93
Yellow Onion	1 medium	$1.08/lb	$0.86
Red Bell Pepper	1 medium	$1.48	$1.48
Green Bell Pepper	1 medium	$0.72	$0.72
Black Beans	1 (15oz) can	$0.86	$0.86
Chili Powder	2 tsp	$0.37/oz	$0.06
Cumin	2 tsp	$0.51/oz	$0.08
Salt	3/4 tsp	$0.25/oz	–
Garlic	1/2 tsp	$0.32/oz	$0.01
Smoked Paprika	1/2 tsp	$0.99/oz	$0.04
Pepper	1/4 tsp	$1.04/oz	$0.02
Olive Oil	2 tbsp	$0.39/oz	$0.20
Total Recipe Cost			$9.26
Cost Per Serving			$2.32

We were surprised at how simple and fun this recipe is to make! It takes little time and preparation, so it is perfect for a busy college student. This recipe will teach you many food skills such as how to safely cook chicken tenders with the cooking method of roasting. To properly roast the chicken, you can heat the baking sheet in the oven first and then place the chicken on the hot pan to cook for 15 minutes in the oven. Test the temperature with a thermometer to make sure the chicken is done and safe to eat.

We recommend making this in the summer or fall because that is when the produce is the best, but it works well at any time of year! To make this recipe more cost friendly you can buy generic brands of the chicken, beans, or the yogurt. You can also not add the yogurt dressing, or the kale for a cheaper outcome that will still be delicious! Worried about the cost of the chicken? It most likely won’t all be used for this recipe, so you can freeze the rest and use it for another meal! One tip we have is to cut up the vegetables before beginning the cooking process so everything goes smoothly. We will show you some knife skills to use to cut the onion and peppers nice and even in the pictures below.

A lot of the ingredients will be cooked in the same pan, which makes it a simple recipe to follow, and fewer dishes to be done. This is also a very healthy and balanced meal with carbs, healthy fats, and protein. It is only 343 calories and a great source of protein (43g)! The finished product should look like a bowl full of veggies and chicken, seasoned to your liking. We think it tastes as delicious as it looks. We hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as we have!