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Chicken Fajita Bowl

Juicy, flavorful chicken fajitas in a bowl with rice, beans, charred corn, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro. The flavors of chicken fajitas without the tortillas!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 531 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast or chicken thighs
  • 3 Tablespoons oil
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Vegetables:
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 red pepper (sliced)
  • 1 yellow or orange pepper (sliced)
Toppings:
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • Guacamole or avocado
  • Black Beans or Charred Corn
  • cotija cheese
  • salsa
  • cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In a large ziploc bag, place chicken breast or thighs, oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours or overnight.
For SKILLET Chicken Fajitas:
  1. Heat cast iron skillet on medium-high until hot. Add chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Remove from pan and cover loosely with foil.
  2. Slice chicken into strips. Add back to pan with vegetables and sear for 1-2 minutes, if so desired. If chicken is still pink in the middle, make sure to cook it until it is no longer pink. 
  3. Add more oil to the pan to cook the vegetables.  Add onions and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until desired softness. Sprinkle with salt. 
For GRILLED Chicken Fajitas:
  1. Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinate and place on hot grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink. Time is an estimate as it depends on the thickness of the chicken breast. After grilling, let rest for at least 5 minutes to let juices seep into chicken. Slice on the diagonal.
ASSEMBLING CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLS:
  1. Cook rice until fluffy. Season with salt. Place rice in a bowl and top with chicken fajitas mix. Top with your favorite toppings — charred corn, black beans, guacamole or avocado, salsa, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Here are some topping ideas for your Chicken Fajita Bowls:
  • Homemade Guacamole
  • Chuy's Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
  • Restaurant-Style Salsa
  • Queso Dip
  • Sweet Salsa Verde

Nutrition Information

Calories 531kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 896mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1650IU (33%) Vitamin C 99mg (110%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 531

% Daily Value*

Calories 531kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Potassium 896mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1650IU 33%
Vitamin C 99mg 110%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.