Description
This vibrant Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish, featuring juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and zesty spices—perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- Fresh cilantro
- Optional: sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Sauté the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add the veggies: Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender yet crisp (around 5-7 minutes).
- 4. Incorporate garlic and spices: Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 5. Finish with lime juice: Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- 6. Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice in serving bowls topped with the chicken fajita mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro and optional sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg