Description
Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the fiesta right to your table. With tender, marinated chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions, each bowl is a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this customizable meal allows you to pile on your favorite toppings. Experience an explosion of flavor that even picky eaters will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté sliced onions and bell peppers in olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (7–10 minutes).
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice/quinoa with sautéed chicken and veggies.
- Top with fresh cilantro, lime juice, cheese, and sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg