Description
Flavor-Packed Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the zest of Mexican cuisine straight to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all infused with zesty spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this bowl is not just a meal; it’s a fiesta in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and dicing the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions (typically about 2 cups water for each cup of rice).
- Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove chicken from skillet, slice into strips, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine sliced chicken back into the skillet with vegetables and serve over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg