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Colorful chicken fajita burrito bowl arranged on a rustic wooden table, featuring grilled chicken strips, vibrant bell peppers, red onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, garnished with shredded cheese and sour cream, with a side of warm tortillas, styled for a casual, inviting presentation.

Quick Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl for Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and tasty chicken fajita burrito bowl featuring grilled chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, fresh herbs, and toppings, served over rice for a wholesome meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges for toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into strips and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In the same pan, sauté sliced peppers and onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with grilled chicken, peppers, and onions.
  6. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken with shrimp or beef for variation.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste by adding hot sauce or jalapeños.
  • Use pre-cooked rice for extra speed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, sautéing
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg