Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl recipe. Tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and savory seasonings come together with rice and toppings for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Fajita:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice Bowl:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Warm rice and divide among bowls. Top with chicken, vegetables, cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Try cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
