Description
Chicken Fajita Tortilla Bowls are a colorful and vibrant meal that brings the zest of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also fully customizable to satisfy everyone’s taste preferences. With juicy chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a variety of fresh toppings, these bowls are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. The bold flavors and healthy ingredients make each bite a delightful experience. Get ready to enjoy a family-friendly meal that’s as fun to assemble as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder or Tajin
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 3–4 cups cooked rice
- 3 cups grilled corn kernels
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Mashed/whipped avocado
- Jalapeños
- 1/3 cup salsa verde
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons spicy honey
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add sliced chicken with spices (paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper) and cook until seared (8-10 minutes), adding garlic in the last 2 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onion for 5 minutes before adding bell peppers; season with salt and pepper and cook until tender (another 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, mixing everything well.
- Prepare vinaigrette by combining olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, spicy honey, and chopped cilantro in a jar; shake well.
- Assemble bowls: layer cooked rice with the chicken-pepper mix, top with shredded lettuce, grilled corn, avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, cotija cheese, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg