Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of a Chicken Fajita Protein Bowl, an easy and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken strips, colorful sautéed peppers, and onions, all seasoned with fajita spices and served over a bed of rice or quinoa. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s customizable with your favorite toppings, making it a delightful and satisfying option for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning mix
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season generously with fajita seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 6-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa and top with desired toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg