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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls

Delicious Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls for Easy Family Dinners

These Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls are a quick and customizable meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups bell peppers a colorful mix of red, yellow, and green
  • 1 medium onion sweet onions are best
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice or brown rice
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil olive or high-heat oil
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup optional toppings cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the bell peppers and onion into strips.
  2. Season Chicken: Toss the chopped chicken with your chosen fajita seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat about a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: After removing the chicken, add more oil if necessary, and sauté the onion and bell peppers for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Cook Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions, fluff with a fork when done, and keep warm.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, sautéed chicken, and vegetables in each bowl.
  7. Garnish: Add optional toppings and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls are meal prep friendly and allow for customization based on personal preferences.

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