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Chicken Fajita Bowls


  • Author: Doorecipes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices, all served over a base of rice or quinoa. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal is quick to prepare and can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences. With each bite, you’ll experience a fiesta of flavors that will impress both family and friends!


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the bell peppers and onion.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken and add sliced onions and bell peppers to the same skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with cumin and chili powder, then squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
  5. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 660mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can swap chicken for beef or tofu as desired. Top your bowls with guacamole or shredded cheese for extra indulgence.