Chicken Fajita Bowls - Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
These Chicken Fajita Bowls are a delicious way to enjoy chicken dinner recipes packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, gluten free, and high in protein.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the rice among serving bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.