Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
This Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and customizable meal perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Packed with juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, fluffy rice, and your favorite toppings, it’s a healthy, hearty option you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Vegetables:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers red, yellow, green – sliced
- 1 large red onion sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rice Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro lime rice
Optional Toppings:
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed
- Fresh lime wedges
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ½ cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Jalapeño slices or hot sauce optional
Instructions
Marinate Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 15–30 minutes for maximum flavor.
Cook Chicken:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Veggies:
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
Prepare Rice:
- Cook rice according to package instructions or reheat pre-cooked rice.
Assemble Bowls:
- In each serving bowl, add a base of rice, followed by cooked chicken, sautéed vegetables, and your choice of toppings. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best fajita flavor.
For meal prep, store bowls in airtight containers and add fresh toppings before eating.
Spice it up with cayenne, chipotle powder, or jalapeños.
Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
For meal prep, store bowls in airtight containers and add fresh toppings before eating.
Spice it up with cayenne, chipotle powder, or jalapeños.
Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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