Description
Delicious chicken fajita bowls loaded with colorful veggies and served with a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice (or quinoa for variation)
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, dairy-free sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, shredded lettuce, black beans
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Begin by slicing the chicken, bell peppers, and red onion into thin, even strips. This not only ensures a faster cooking time but also allows every bite to have the perfect ratio of meat to vegetables.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and all the spices—chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked through and lightly golden. Add the sautéed vegetables back to the pan and toss everything together.
- Build Your Bowls: While the chicken and veggies cook, prepare your rice or preferred grain according to package instructions. Once ready, assemble your fajita bowls with a base of rice, a generous spoonful of the chicken and veggie mix, and your favorite toppings—avocado, salsa, dairy-free sour cream, black beans, and cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, and enjoy the satisfying crunch of the peppers, the juiciness of the chicken, and the cozy familiarity of Tex-Mex flavors.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or toppings.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg