Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender spiced chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this customizable meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Each bowl is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, enhanced by fresh lime juice and your choice of toppings. Enjoy the comforting nostalgia of shared meals as you dig into this quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips and chop bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips seasoned with fajita seasoning; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until softened yet crunchy.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir.
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- In bowls, layer rice or quinoa topped with the chicken and veggie mix, finishing with pico de gallo or salsa and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor. - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled veggies or beans. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.