Description
Chicken Fajita Bowl with Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the fiesta to your table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender, seasoned chicken sautéed with colorful bell peppers and sweet onions, all served over a nutritious base like rice or quinoa. The combination of spices creates a deliciously satisfying meal that can be customized with your favorite toppings such as fresh cilantro, avocado, or cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- chili powder
- cumin
- garlic powder
- paprika
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables and cutting the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spices and toss the cubed chicken until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and diced onion to the skillet; sauté until soft yet crisp (5-7 minutes).
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg