Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

A chicken fajita bowl with rice and corn tortillas.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls Recipe

Skip the restaurant, and make this budget-friendly Easy Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe at home instead for a healthy, flavor-loaded meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time5

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, tex mex

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Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 red onion sliced
3 bell peppers sliced
2 Tablespoons tomato sauce
3-4 cups white rice cooked
¼ cup packed cilantro chopped
½ lime juiced
½ lime zested
3 cups grilled corn kernels
Optional: shredded lettuce mashed avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, corn tortillas for serving

Instructions

Season the chicken with the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, coating the pieces evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 ºF. Transfer to a plate, and set aside.
Add the garlic, onion, and bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until softened.
Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
In the meantime, cook the rice according to the package instructions. Transfer it to a large bowl, and stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest. Set aside.
To serve, divide the rice among 4-6 bowls. Add the chicken and vegetables on top followed by the corn and toppings of choice. Serve warm!
Store the ingredients in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

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