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Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Chicken Fajita Bowls are a delicious and healthy Tex-Mex meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Packed with flavorful seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, black beans, corn, avocado, and salsa, these bowls are a satisfying and nutritious meal option.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Bowls:

  • 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and all the spices. Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
  2. Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onion until tender.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls, top with chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, corn, avocado, salsa, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • You can customize with shredded cheese, sour cream, or hot sauce.
  • Meal prep friendly—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg