Description
Indulge in a vibrant Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl that bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect meal for any occasion. This dish features tender marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all coming together to create a satisfying culinary experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re prepping for a busy weeknight or hosting family and friends, this Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl will be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion into thin strips; cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté bell peppers and onion until softened (5-7 minutes); remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add marinated chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the chicken; mix well over low heat until warmed through.
- Serve over a bed of rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor. - Add fresh lime juice before serving for extra zest. - Substitute proteins like shrimp or tofu for variety.