Description
This Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe is a delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Loaded with flavorful chicken, colorful peppers and onions, and nutritious toppings, it’s a satisfying dish that can be easily customized to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowl:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, coat the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, sauté the peppers and onion for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice among four serving bowls. Top with chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, corn, avocado slices, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- Customize with toppings like shredded cheese, salsa, or sour cream.
- Meal prep friendly; store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
