Description
Delicious Chicken Fajita Bowls featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty lime for a customizable Tex-Mex delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 2 bell peppers, sliced thin
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: avocado or guacamole, pickled red onions, sour cream, shredded cheese, or salsa
Instructions
- Marinate: In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast, red onion, and bell peppers with the olive oil, lime juice, and fajita seasoning. Let marinate for up to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Chicken and Veggies: Spread the marinated chicken and vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Broil for Crispness: Turn the oven to broil and add the corn to the baking sheet, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Layer the cooked rice first, followed by the fajita chicken and veggies. Top with pico de gallo and cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dive in and relish every flavorful bite!
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken longer, and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg