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Chicken Fajita Bowl With Rice and Veggies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and colorful bowl combining seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, fresh greens, and rice, topped with cheese and avocado for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Seasoning and Oils

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided, or avocado oil)
  • 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning (or fajita seasoning)
  • Kosher salt and pepper Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 limes limes (divided)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
  • 2 bell peppers bell peppers (any color, seeded and sliced)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (sliced)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Vegetables and Rice

  • 4 cups chopped romaine
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 vine tomatoes diced vine tomatoes
  • 1 large ripe avocado (mashed with texture)
  • Juice of 1 lime lime juice

Notes

  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Mix 1.5 tbsp olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and lime juice. Coat chicken strips and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  • Cook chicken in a large pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, then stir and cook 8-10 minutes until done. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté peppers and onion for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, cook 1 minute. Mix in cooked chicken.
  • Mash avocado with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to desired texture.
  • Assemble bowls with romaine, rice, tomatoes, and lime juice. Top with chicken mixture, avocado, and cheese.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or add hot sauce for extra flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: bowl, chicken, fajita