Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a flavorful and healthy Mexican-inspired meal featuring seasoned, sautéed chicken strips paired with colorful bell peppers, onions, black beans, corn, and avocado over a bed of rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping, these bowls combine vibrant textures and bold spices for a satisfying and gluten-free dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seasonings
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pantry Staples
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated with the spice blend.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the sliced red onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and have a nice slight char.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and avocado slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle each bowl with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over. Enjoy your colorful, flavorful chicken fajita bowls!
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- Add shredded cheese, salsa, or sour cream to customize your bowl with extra flavor and creaminess.
- Great for meal prep: keep components separate in airtight containers and assemble just before eating to retain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
