Simple Chicken Fajita Bowl for a Fresh Weeknight Meal
The Simple Chicken Fajita Bowl is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty seasoning, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into thin strips for quick cooking.
Vegetables
- 2 medium Bell Peppers Preferably one red and one green, sliced into thin strips.
- 1 medium Onion Sliced.
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
Base
- 1 cup Cooked Rice or Quinoa For a filling base.
Garnish
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
- to taste Avocado or Sour Cream Optional toppings.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: wash and slice the bell peppers and onion, and cut the chicken into uniform pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and fajita seasoning, stirring to coat.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until peppers are softened but still crunchy.
- Prepare rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Squeeze lime juice over the fajita mixture and stir to combine.
- Assemble the bowls starting with rice or quinoa, topped with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Finish with cilantro and optional toppings like avocado or sour cream.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to customize with different vegetables or toppings based on your preference.