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A colorful chicken fajita bowl with marinated chicken, bell peppers, onions, rice, cilantro, and lime.

chicken fajita bowl recipe

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Savor the flavors of our chicken fajita bowl recipe! 🌶️ Quick, easy, and packed with delicious ingredients for a perfect meal! 🍽️
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Tender and juicy.
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Mixed colors for variety.
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéed for sweetness.
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Fajita Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh for flavor.
Acid
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice For brightness.
Base
  • 2 cups Rice or Quinoa For a hearty texture.
Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado For creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro For freshness.

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or Cast Iron Pan For searing chicken and vegetables.
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping ingredients.
  • 1 Chef’s Knife For slicing ingredients.
  • 1 set Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate measurements.
  • 1 set Mixing Bowls For marinating and mixing.
  • 1 Spatula or Tongs For flipping and stirring.
  • 1 Serving Bowls For presenting the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt, pepper, and fajita spices.
Cooking
  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sauté chicken until cooked through.
  2. Add bell peppers and onions to the skillet, sauté until tender and slightly charred.
  3. Combine chicken with vegetables in the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Prepare rice or quinoa as per package instructions and set aside.
  5. Assemble the bowl with base, chicken, and vegetable mixture, and add toppings.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice, serve immediately.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
450 15g 30g 45g