Description
This Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken strips, colorful bell peppers, and flavorful fajita seasoning with rice, all cooked together for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) fajita seasoning
For the Rice and Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and half of the fajita seasoning. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables and Rice: In the same pan, add remaining olive oil, bell peppers, and onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add rice, fajita seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked chicken to the pan, stir to combine, and heat through. Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with cilantro. Add toppings as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Brown rice can be used but requires more cooking time and liquid.
- This dish stores well and is great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg