Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, sliced into stripsChicken breast
• 3, slicedBell peppers (various colors)
• 1, slicedOnion
• 1.5 cups, cookedRice
• 2 tbspOlive oil
• 2 tbspFajita seasoning
• 1, juicedLime
• 1/4 cup, choppedCilantro
• 1, sliced (for topping)Avocado
• for toppingSalsa

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

520 kcal

Protein

40 g

Carbs

45 g

Fat

20 g

Steps

1. 1

   Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss chicken strips with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp fajita seasoning until well coated.

3. 3

   In another bowl, toss sliced bell peppers and onion with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp fajita seasoning.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Add the seasoned bell peppers and onion to the same hot skillet. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred.

6. 6

   Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything and toss to combine.

7. 7

   Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of salsa or sour cream.