Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (2024)

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Enjoy as an easy keto lunch or dinner. Low carb chicken fajita rice bowl is a recipe you can meal prep ahead of time. Chicken and roasted red pepper are topped over a bed of Spanish cauliflower rice. Top with sour cream and salsa for the ultimate Mexican fare.

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Spanish Cauliflower Rice Ingredients

  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (5) 4 cups riced cauliflower
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (6) 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (7) 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (8) 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (9) 1 clove garlic
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (10) 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (11) 1 teaspoon salt
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (12) 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (13) 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (14) 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (15) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Toppings Ingredients

  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (16) 1 pound cooked chicken, grilled, rotisserie or leftover
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (17) 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (18) 1/2 cup sour cream

Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Directions

  • STEP

    1

    Puree sauce

    Start by making the Spanish cauliflower rice. Add tomatoes, onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Set aside.

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    2

    Cook the cauli rice

    Over medium high heat, add avocado oil to a skillet. Then add cauliflower rice and sauté for 2 minutes.

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  • STEP

    3

    Add sauce

    Add tomato mixture and cook for additional 2 minutes.

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  • STEP

    4

    Mix in flavor

    Add broth, salt, cumin and zucchini to the skillet. Cover and continue to cook until cauliflower rice and zucchini are softened and most of the liquid is gone. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

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  • STEP

    5

    Sauté bell pepper

    Add sliced bell pepper to the skillet with a splash of avocado oil. Sauté over medium high heat until softened. Optional - roast bell pepper in the oven at 425 degrees.

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    6

    Assemble the bowl

    Scoop Spanish cauliflower rice into a bowl. Top with cooked chicken, bell pepper and sour cream. Add additional cilantro, salsa and guacamole if desired.

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  • Keto Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe

    Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (25)Chicken fajita rice bowls are something I like to make when I have leftover chicken. It’s easy to make up a batch of Spanish cauliflower rice. Then top with chicken, sautéed bell pepper, and sour cream. Enjoy as a quick keto lunch or dinner – especially when you meal prep all the ingredients ahead of time.Often, I will make the keto Mexican rice ahead of time. Along with grilling chicken or using a rotisserie chicken, this recipe can come together quickly if you have all the ingredients pre-made.

    Riced Cauliflower

    Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (26)The easiest route to take when making Spanish cauliflower rice is to buy cauliflower rice at the store. You can find it in the produce section or the frozen foods section of the grocery store.It’s more cost effective to make your own cauliflower rice from a whole head of cauliflower. Take a whole cauliflower and cut off the stem and cut into large chunks. Use a cheese grater or food processer to chop into rice pieces.

    Chicken Options

    Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (27)Any type of chicken works well for this recipe. You can prepare it with your favorite method – grilled, shredded, baked. Or get a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.I have also used leftover keto chicken schnitzel for these low carb fajita bowls. It’s a way to have crispy chicken tenders on your rice bowl. To reheat the chicken schnitzel, bake it in the oven for 7-8 minutes or use an air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes to reheat. This will help crisp up the chicken.Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe - Ketofocus (28)

    Optional Toppings

    Other toppings that you can add to your low carb chicken fajita rice bowl are:

    • sautéed onion
    • avocado
    • guacamole
    • cheese
    • slice radish
    • salsa

    Nutritional information & Macros

    Nutrition Information

    Low Carb Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

    Servings: 4

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 326
    Fat 16.1g
    Protein 31.4g
    Total Carbs 10g
    Net Carbs 6.2g

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    FAQs

    How many calories in a chicken fajita rice bowl? ›

    13 min. 520 cal.

    Do chicken fajitas have carbs? ›

    Chicken Fajita With Vegetables (1 tortilla) contains 41.2g total carbs, 35.9g net carbs, 12.1g fat, 19.7g protein, and 352 calories.

    How many carbs in a chicken rice bowl? ›

    Calories in Chicken Rice Bowl
    Calories300.1
    Potassium503.6 mg
    Total Carbohydrate35.9 g
    Dietary Fiber6.8 g
    Sugars3.4 g
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    How many calories in a chicken bowl with rice? ›

    Nutrition Facts

    There are 428 calories in a 1 bowl (340.000g) serving size of Rice bowl with chicken, frozen entree, prepared (includes fried, teriyaki, and sweet and sour varieties). The calorie breakdown is 11% fat, 71% carbs, and 18% protein.

    Are fajitas Keto friendly? ›

    Fajitas, like several other Mexican dishes, make an ideal keto meal as long as you skip the tortillas. Choose a simple meat entree. Choosing a high fat, high protein meat dish as your main course means you may not have to make many special requests to keep your meal keto-friendly.

    What is a low carb Mexican meal? ›

    Low-Carb Mexican Food Substitutes

    Replace any of the taco, tamale, or enchilada platters with whatever grilled fish (pescado) is on the menu. Try Pollo Asado, grilled chicken, instead of Chimichangas or Flautas. Shrimp are even better in Camarones al Ajili, shrimp in garlic sauce, than they are in Shrimp Enchiladas.

    Can you eat chicken fajitas on a diet? ›

    If you eat these chicken fajitas as pictured above (just with peppers), your looking at a super low 350 calories per serving. If you want to serve them in a style more similar to traditional fajitas, try swapping out romaine lettuce leaves in place of tortillas to keep the calories low.

    How many calories does a fajita bowl have? ›

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)
    325Calories
    10gFat
    42gCarbs
    20gProtein
    Sep 19, 2023

    How many calories in a Mexican chicken rice bowl? ›

    Calories in Mexican Chicken & Rice Bowl
    Calories686.3
    Cholesterol98.1 mg
    Sodium788.6 mg
    Potassium1,214.1 mg
    Total Carbohydrate87.2 g
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    How many calories are in chicken fajitas with rice and beans? ›

    Nutrition Facts
    Calories439
    Cholesterol73 mg
    Sodium287 mg
    Total Carbohydrate62 g
    Dietary Fiber10 g
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    Are chicken fajitas high in calories? ›

    Even a seemingly healthful order of grilled chicken fajitas with the standard accompaniments can top 1,500 calories, 150 grams of carbs and 1,600 mg sodium.

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