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A close-up of an Easy Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe, featuring seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, rice, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

Easy Chicken Fajita Bowl Recipe

Chicken Fajita Bowls bring all the bold flavors of classic fajitas into an easy-to-serve bowl. Tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and onions are layered over rice and topped with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal packed with protein and vibrant Southwest flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest
Calories: 465
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fajita Bowl
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 whole red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 whole yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 whole green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 whole avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 whole lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  5. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the vegetables for 1 minute.
  7. Divide the rice among four serving bowls.
  8. Top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  9. Add avocado and cilantro to each bowl.
  10. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

For meal prep, store the avocado separately and add it just before serving. The fajita mixture reheats well and stays flavorful for several days.