Description
Indulge in this vibrant Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, featuring juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and fluffy rice. A delightful dish perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Wash and slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with cumin and paprika, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in bell peppers and onions, cooking until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Mix flavors: Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Prepare rice: Cook rice according to package instructions if not pre-cooked.
- Assemble bowl: Layer rice at the bottom of bowls and top with the chicken fajita mix. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different seasonings like taco seasoning for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.