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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
Nawaal Ahmed

Flavor-Packed Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls

Healthy Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

Method
 

  1. Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Toss the sliced chicken with half of the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add the chicken strips and cook until lightly browned and cooked through with golden edges and a smoky aroma.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  6. Add the sliced peppers and onions to the same skillet.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the vegetables and sauté until slightly charred yet still crisp-tender.
  8. Stir in the corn and cook for another minute until warmed through.
  9. Add a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  10. Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls.
  11. Arrange the chicken, peppers, onions, black beans, and corn over the rice.
  12. Top with avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and Greek yogurt.
  13. Serve warm with extra lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Protein: 36 g

Carbohydrates: 42 g

Fat: 22 g

Fiber: 9 g

Sugar: 7 g

Sodium: 620 mg