Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl, featuring juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this dish is both comforting and exhilarating. Quick to prepare and customizable to your tastes, it’s the ultimate meal prep option that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Get ready for a delicious journey to your favorite taco stand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice the bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; rub this seasoning onto the chicken breasts.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet; stir gently for one more minute.
- Meanwhile, cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble by layering rice or quinoa in bowls, topping with chicken and veggies, then adding sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnishing with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg