Description
Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that brings the fiesta to your table. This easy-to-make dish features marinated chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and fluffy rice, all topped with creamy guacamole and customizable with your favorite toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this bowl is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced bell peppers and onions until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, sear marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions while chicken rests. Fluff with a fork.
- Assemble Bowls: Start with a base of rice in each bowl. Top with sautéed veggies and diced chicken. Finish with guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, and any additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~500g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg