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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
Enjoy flavorful chicken fajita rice bowls packed with colorful veggies, black beans, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
1.5
lbs
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
tablespoon
lime juice
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
0.5
teaspoon
chili powder
0.5
teaspoon
garlic powder
0.5
teaspoon
onion powder
0.5
teaspoon
salt
0.25
teaspoon
black pepper
For the Fajita Veggies
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
red bell pepper
sliced
1
yellow bell pepper
sliced
1
green bell pepper
sliced
1
medium red onion
sliced
For the Bowls
3
cups
cooked white or brown rice
1
cup
canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1
cup
corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1
avocado
sliced
0.25
cup
chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
Marinate the chicken by combining sliced chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and spices. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken, sautéed veggies, black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer or add your favorite toppings like cheese or sour cream.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
chicken, Fajita, Rice