Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that brings together juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Season chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and cook in a separate skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Slice the chicken and combine it with the sautéed veggies in the skillet for about 2 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice or quinoa first, then topping with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Finish with sour cream and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- These bowls are easily customizable.
- Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Bowls