Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines tender marinated chicken with colorful bell peppers, onions, and your choice of rice or quinoa. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, allowing everyone to customize their bowls with fresh toppings. With layers of deliciousness and an easy preparation process, these bowls are bound to be a hit at your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, fajita seasoning, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced bell peppers and onions until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Fluff cooked rice or quinoa in bowls; top with sautéed veggies and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using homemade fajita seasoning. Swap out chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Optional toppings include avocado, sour cream, cheese, or jalapeños for spice.