Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls: Easy Family Meal in Minutes
Enjoy a delicious and quick family meal with these Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, salsa, and chicken mixture. Stir to combine.
- Serve in bowls and top with shredded cheese, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls, easy dinner, family meal