Description
Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the fiesta straight to your table. Juicy, seasoned chicken sits atop a bed of fluffy rice, complemented by sweet bell peppers and topped with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro. This customizable meal is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, making it not only tasty but also convenient. Enjoy an explosion of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with fajita seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken strips and sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender but crisp, around 5-7 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, combine with veggies, and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over a bed of cooked rice and top with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg