Description
This Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a healthy, Tex-Mex inspired meal featuring juicy fajita-seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and fluffy rice. It’s perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or an easy weeknight dinner that’s as customizable as it is delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
- Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, lime wedges, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss chicken with fajita seasoning and add to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble bowls: add a scoop of rice, top with chicken, peppers, and onions.
- Add optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Make it low-carb by swapping rice for cauliflower rice.
- Use leftover grilled chicken for a shortcut version.
- Great for meal prep — store components separately for easy assembly.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
