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Easy Chicken Fajita Bowls

Healthy, colorful chicken fajita bowls packed with smoky flavor, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice — perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Fajita Mix
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 bell peppers mixed colors, sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 2 tsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 lime juiced
Base & Toppings
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 0.5 cup black beans optional
  • 0.5 cup corn kernels optional
  • fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and salsa for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion evenly.
  2. Season chicken with olive oil, fajita seasoning, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté peppers and onions in the same skillet until tender-crisp.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, add lime juice, and toss together.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, beans, corn, and chicken fajita mix. Add toppings.

Notes

Marinate chicken ahead for more flavor. Serve with guacamole, shredded cheese, or hot sauce.