Description
Indulge in a vibrant Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fresh lime for a delicious meal experience. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering endless customization options to satisfy every palate. Enjoy the harmony of flavors topped with creamy avocado and zesty lime, making every bite a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing bell peppers and onions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle fajita seasoning over the mixture; stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- While cooking the chicken and veggies, prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- To serve, layer cooked grains in bowls, top with the chicken mixture, drizzle lime juice, and add avocado slices along with sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg