One-Pan Chicken Fajita Cauliflower Bowl
A quick and vibrant low-carb bowl featuring seasoned chicken strips, crisp peppers, and creamy avocado over warm cauliflower rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This fajita mixture is an excellent candidate for batch cooking. It stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheats well.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Slice the chicken breast
- 01
Slice the chicken breast
Slice the chicken breast, bell peppers, and red onion into thin strips. Toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture, cooking for 7 to 9 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp. Transfer everything to a plate and set aside.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive…
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the cauliflower rice. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and warmed through. Season with a pinch of salt and the fresh lime juice.
Look for: tender and warmed through
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Divide the seasoned cauliflower rice between two…
Divide the seasoned cauliflower rice between two bowls, top evenly with the warm chicken fajita mixture, and finish with freshly sliced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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