Description
Chicken Fajita Bowls are a colorful and delicious meal that combines juicy, seasoned chicken with vibrant bell peppers and onions. Topped with creamy sour cream and fresh lime juice, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to meal prep. Easy to customize, these bowls provide a delightful burst of flavor in every bite, making them a family favorite that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow)
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips and chop bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning; mix until well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and sauté bell peppers and onions in the same skillet for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mix well with vegetables, and cook until heated through.
- Serve in bowls topped with sour cream and fresh lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg