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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 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: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Fajita, Rice