Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the fiesta to your dinner table. With marinated chicken sautéed alongside colorful bell peppers and onions, these bowls can be customized with fresh toppings for a delightful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they offer an interactive cooking experience that will have everyone raving about dinner!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened and caramelized.
- Cook Chicken: Push veggies aside in the skillet. Add marinated chicken breasts and cook for 7-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken (optional): Shred the warm chicken using two forks in the skillet for easier assembly.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer rice or lettuce at the bottom of serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg