Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that brings the zest of Mexican cuisine to your table. With tender marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions all sautéed to perfection, each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fun gatherings, these bowls are customizable to suit everyone’s preferences. Elevate your dining experience by serving them over rice or quinoa, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken into thin strips and chopping the vegetables.
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with olive oil and fajita seasoning. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and add marinated chicken strips to the other side. Cook until browned on all sides (7-10 minutes).
- Combine everything in the skillet and cook for another minute.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu. Add black beans or corn for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.