Description
Enjoy a flavorful Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty lime for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 onion (yellow or red)
- 3 cloves garlic (fresh)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups white or brown rice
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers and onion into strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with cumin and paprika; cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic before finishing cooking to retain aroma.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork once done.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice with the chicken mixture, finishing with lime juice and optional toppings like cilantro or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg