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Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Delicious and colorful chicken fajita bowls packed with flavorful toppings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 large chicken breasts (pounded to ½ inch thick)
  • ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 each lime (juice of 1 lime)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked long grain rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more to taste)
  • 1 each freshly squeezed lime
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • 2 large bell peppers (sliced (red, yellow, green))
  • 1 large yellow onion (sliced)

Guacamole

Pico de gallo

Corn kernels

Canned black beans

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken: Combine marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • Prepare rice: Mix cooked rice with lime juice and salt, keep warm.
  • Cook chicken: Sauté in oil 6 minutes per side until cooked, then rest and slice.
  • Cook veggies: Sauté peppers and onions 5 minutes until charred and tender, season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble bowls: Layer rice, chicken, veggies, and toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and customize toppings to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Fajita