Description
A healthy, flavorful Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl made with juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, and fluffy rice. Great for meal prep or easy dinners.
Ingredients
1 ½ lb chicken breasts (sliced)
2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lime (juiced)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper
3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
1 red onion
2 cups cooked brown rice
½ cup corn
½ cup black beans
2 tbsp cilantro
optional toppings: avocado, yogurt, cheese, jalapeños, lime wedges.
Instructions
Marinate chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and spices (15 min).
Cook chicken in a skillet until golden.
Sauté peppers and onions.
Combine chicken and veggies.
Mix rice with corn, beans, and cilantro.
Assemble bowls and top as desired.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
Use cauliflower rice for low-carb.
Keeps 4 days in fridge; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 85mg