Simple Chicken Fajita Bowls
Sautéed chicken and bell peppers served over rice with salsa and a squeeze of lime.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, then toss with 1.5 tbsp of the fajita seasoning until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add the remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add the bell peppers and onion. Sauté 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 4
Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with the remaining 0.5 tbsp fajita seasoning, and toss 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through and coated.
- 5
Divide the cooked rice between two bowls, top with the chicken and pepper mixture, then add salsa, a squeeze of lime, and cilantro if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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