Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a quick, vibrant, and healthy meal combining tender spiced chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, fresh lime, and optional toppings served over rice or cauliflower rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish offers bold smoky flavors and colorful nutrition in just under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Fresh & Garnishes
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, shredded cheese, salsa
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Clean and slice the bell peppers and onions into similar-sized strips to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers and onions along with a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté until tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the skillet, toss everything together, and cook for another minute to blend the flavors. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture for a bright, zesty touch.
- Assemble the Bowls: Place a base of cooked rice or cauliflower rice into your bowls, top with the chicken and veggie mixture, then add any optional toppings like avocado, cheese, or sour cream.
Notes
- Slice uniformly: Keep chicken and vegetables in similar sizes for even cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook chicken and veggies in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Use fresh lime: Always finish with fresh lime juice to brighten the dish.
- Marinate briefly: Let chicken sit with spices for 10 minutes beforehand for enhanced flavor.
- Choose colorful peppers: Different colors add sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg