Description
Brimming with vibrant colors and bold spices, this Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl delivers all the flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex meal in one satisfying dish. With juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers, rice, and toppings galore, it’s a cozy and customizable dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 7–10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion and bell peppers until soft and slightly caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with black beans and corn. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- To assemble, start with a base of rice or quinoa in a bowl. Spoon the chicken and veggie mix over the top, then add sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa as desired.
- Optional: Serve with a side of Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad for a full Tex-Mex feast.
Notes
Use a mix of colorful peppers for visual appeal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Great toppings include jalapeños, cilantro, or olives. To make it lighter, swap rice with cauliflower rice and sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken fajita bowl, tex-mex, easy dinner, Mexican recipe, chicken bowl