Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of our Chicken Fajita Bowl, a colorful and satisfying dish that combines juicy chicken, fresh bell peppers, and zesty spices. Perfect for casual dinners or gatherings, this customizable meal is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Delight in the balance of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Β½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ΒΌ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the bell peppers and red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165Β°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest. SautΓ© bell peppers and onions in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Slice rested chicken into strips and return to the skillet with vegetables; stir until heated through.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble your bowls: scoop rice/quinoa into bowls, top with chicken mixture, add sour cream or Greek yogurt, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added protein, toss in black beans or corn. Spice it up by adding jalapeΓ±os or hot sauce as toppings. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled zucchini or tempeh.