Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Meal
A delicious and easy recipe for a Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Add the bell pepper and onion; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Serve the chicken mixture over rice and top with salsa and cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or corn.
- Adjust spices to taste for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken Fajita Bowl, weeknight meal, easy dinner