Description
Chicken Fajita Bowl is a delightful, colorful meal that combines tender, marinated chicken with sautéed bell peppers and onions, all served over a fluffy bed of rice. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to customize it with your favorite toppings. Each bite bursts with flavor and freshness, making it an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream (or vegan alternative)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion into thin strips; slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, coat the chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil and sauté the onions and peppers until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
- To serve, layer cooked rice in bowls and top with the chicken-fajita mixture. Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, lime juice, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg