Description
A flavorful and easy Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe featuring juicy seasoned chicken breast, sautéed bell peppers and onions, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, salsa, and avocado for extra zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base and Toppings
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering to prepare for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken pieces are fully cooked and no longer pink inside, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: Serve the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables over the beds of cooked rice in serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Garnish each bowl with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and avocado for added flavor and creaminess. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for the cooked rice.
- You can use any bell pepper colors you like based on preference or availability.
- Add fresh cilantro or lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce when seasoning the chicken.
- To keep it dairy-free, omit cheese and sour cream or use plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
