Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe
These chicken fajita bowls are loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, black beans, fluffy rice, and fresh pico de gallo. A flavorful family dinner on repeat!
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless-skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 lime , juiced
Fajita Bowl
- ¼ red onion , sliced
- 3 bell peppers , sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice , or quinoa
- 13 ounce can black beans , rinsed and warmed
- 1 cup pico de gallo
Optional Toppings
- fresh cilantro
- guacamole
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- Marinade. Place 2 chicken breasts, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 Tablespoons taco seasoning and lime juice in a bowl. Toss together and then marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can marinate up to 4 hours.
- Cook chicken. Heat a skillet on the stove-top over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook each side 3-4 minutes, or until the center reaches 160°F. Remove and let rest. Tent with foil.
- Saute veggies. If there's enough room, you can add the bell peppers and onion in with the meat half way through. You may need to add a little more olive oil if they're sticking. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Then remove from heat.
- Slice chicken against the grain after it has rested at least 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup rice to 4 bowls. Then divide the chicken, vegetables and beans on top. Then add the pico de gallo and top with your favorite toppings. Serve while warm.
Notes
Meal Prep: This makes a great meal prep dish. Simply allow the meat and veggies to cool slightly, then divide into 4 meal prep containers. Once cooled store in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to place the toppings in individual containers.
Cooking in oven: You can also place the chicken and bell peppers on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (or until cooked through).
Optional add ins:
- Some other great add in's while cooking the bell peppers are mushrooms, zucchini or corn.
- These bowls are delicious served with cilantro lime rice and cilantro lime dressing.
- You can also serve this over a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 899mg, Potassium: 736mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 3178IU, Vitamin C: 126mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
