Description
Experience a burst of flavor in every bite with these vibrant Chicken Fajita Bowls. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish combines juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty toppings, creating an irresistible meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Customize each bowl to suit your taste and enjoy a fiesta of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with chili powder and cumin; cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté until veggies are tender but still crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and drizzle lime juice over the mixture; toss gently.
- Assemble your bowls by placing a base of rice or quinoa, topped with the fajita mixture and cilantro, along with any additional desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg