Chicken Fajita Bowls
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a delightful one-pan meal bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and zesty toppings, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize your bowl with your favorite ingredients for a fun twist on classic fajitas that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with fajita seasoning and cook in the skillet for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet with vegetables. Stir well to combine flavors.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. - Feel free to substitute proteins or veggies based on preferences; shrimp or tofu work great! - For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños.