Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Fajita Bowls, where tender chicken meets colorful peppers and onions, all served over a fluffy rice or crisp lettuce base. This quick and easy dish transforms any weeknight into a festive occasion, offering endless customization options to cater to your taste. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining friends, these bowls are sure to impress with their deliciousness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or 4 cups crisp lettuce (for serving)
- Optional toppings: avocado, cheese, salsa, sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken with the marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced peppers and onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble your bowls starting with rice or lettuce as the base; top with sautéed veggies and sliced chicken. Add optional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg