Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
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Enjoy these flavorful Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls for an easy weeknight dinner. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!
- Author: Adeline
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing vegetables)
- 1 large onion (any color, sliced thinly)
- 3 bell peppers (assorted colors, sliced thinly)
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (if using water)
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lime juice, fajita seasoning, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook rice by boiling it in chicken broth for about 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers in olive oil until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook marinated chicken in the same skillet until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, sautéed veggies, and chicken; add desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg