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🍗 Savor the bold and fresh flavors of Chicken Fajita Bowls packed with vibrant veggies and seasoned rice.
🌶️ This customizable, easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings where everyone can assemble their own bowl.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts

– 2 tablespoons lime juice

– 3 tablespoons olive oil

– 3 cloves garlic minced

– ½ teaspoon salt

– ½ teaspoon cumin

– ½ teaspoon chili powder

– ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

– 1 poblano pepper thinly sliced

– 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced

– 1 yellow pepper thinly sliced

– ½ yellow onion thinly sliced

– ½ red onion thinly sliced

– 4 cups steamed white rice

– 1 cup canned black beans rinsed

– 1 cup charred corn

– 1 cup chopped tomatoes

– Guacamole

– Limes

– Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1-Getting Back To School Recipes just right: starts with a simple plan, and Chicken Fajita Bowls are a fantastic example with their 1 hour and 5 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cook time, and total of about 1 hour and 20 minutes. First, gather and prepare all ingredients like slicing chicken and veggies to make everything efficient. This step sets you up for success, especially when dealing with fresh items like peppers and onions.

2-Next: preheat your oven or stovetop to ensure even cooking aim for around 180°C or 350°F. For Chicken Fajita Bowls, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes, then marinate the chicken for 1 hour to boost flavors. Sauté garlic and onions in olive oil until they’re fragrant, then add the marinated chicken or a plant-based substitute if needed.

3-Building the Dish: Incorporate quinoa or rice and veggies like spinach, stirring to combine until everything is tender. For Chicken Fajita Bowls, heat a skillet on high, sauté the chicken until cooked, remove it, then cook the sliced peppers and onions until charred. Season with herbs and spices, adjusting for preferences maybe add more cumin for a deeper taste.

4-If you’re adapting for vegan or gluten-free: swap in proteins and grains at this stage. Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine, then serve warm in bowls with rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, guacamole, and lime wedges. The nutritional info per serving includes 795 calories, 121g carbohydrates, 38g protein, and plenty of vitamins like 93mg vitamin C.

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Notes

⏰ Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour to develop deeper flavor.
🌽 Char the peppers and corn to add a smoky depth to the dish.
🥄 Customize toppings like guacamole or fresh cilantro according to your preferences for extra freshness and creaminess.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating and sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 795
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 512mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 121g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg