Easy Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
For a quick and satisfying meal, look no further than this Easy Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe. Brimming with vibrant veggies and tender chicken, this one-pan dish combines flavor and convenience, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a medley of spices and fresh lime juice, each bite is a burst of zesty goodness that everyone will love. Plus, it’s highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the ingredients to your pantry staples or personal preferences. Get ready to whip up a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Juice of 1 lime
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Slice chicken into strips and chop bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with lime juice; stir well and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over fluffy cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg