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Chicken Fajita Bowls

Delicious and colorful chicken fajita bowls packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
Rice and Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup salsa for topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 medium avocado sliced

Method
 

Cook Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, and the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  2. Top each bowl with salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference. You can also add jalapeños for extra heat.

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