Description
Flavor-packed Chicken Fajita Bowls made with juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and fluffy rice. This easy bowl-style dinner is perfect for weeknights or meal prep and delivers bold, satisfying flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for vegetables)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers, assorted colors, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (if using water)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, olive oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl and toss until coated.
- Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cook rice with broth or water, salt, and optional butter according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until tender and lightly charred.
- Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook marinated chicken in the same skillet until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Return vegetables to the skillet, toss with the chicken, and heat through.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, vegetables, and desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken to ensure proper browning.
- For extra flavor, stir fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro into the rice.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to four days for easy meal prep.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg