Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, a quick and delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
- Onion (yellow or red)
- Cooked rice (brown or jasmine recommended)
- Olive oil
- Fajita seasoning
- Fresh lime juice
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cut chicken breasts into strips.
- 2. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken strips with olive oil and fajita seasoning; let sit for 15 minutes.
- 3. Sauté veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 4. Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 5. Heat rice: Warm pre-cooked rice in a pot or microwave until steaming hot.
- 6. Assemble bowls: Start with rice in each bowl, topped with sautéed chicken and veggies; drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg