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A vibrant chicken fajita bowl filled with grilled chicken, peppers, and onions

Quick way to grow your Chicken Fajita Bowl

This recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and healthy chicken fajita bowl, perfect for a weeknight meal. It combines seasoned chicken with vibrant vegetables, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For Serving (optional)
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup guacamole
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 4 lime wedges

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large skillet (or cast-iron pan)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and the bell peppers and onion into similar-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with fajita seasoning and olive oil, ensuring everything is well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
  3. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the same pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables and toss to combine, heating through for another 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken fajita mixture over cooked rice in bowls, adding salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges as desired.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the fajita seasoning. You can also customize your bowl with other toppings like corn, black beans, or shredded cheese.