Description
Fajita bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. Picture tender chicken strips sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all drizzled with fresh lime juice and served over a bed of fluffy rice or crisp lettuce. This customizable meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, game nights, or any gathering, offering a delightful experience that is as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (any colors), sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups cooked rice or shredded lettuce
- Optional garnishes: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and add bell peppers and onions. Sauté until soft, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, squeeze lime juice over the mixture, and stir gently to combine.
- To assemble bowls, layer rice or lettuce on plates and top with the chicken and vegetable mix. Add garnishes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg