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Fajita Chicken & Rice Bowl

Seasoned chicken and peppers served over rice with steamed veggies on the side. A complete weeknight meal in under 20 minutes with just four ingredients.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
45g
Fajita Chicken & Rice Bowl
quicksatisfyingmexicanchickentendercrispyweeknightbowl

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast
  • 2 medium bell pepper (red or yellow)
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 2 tbsp fajita seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Cut chicken into thin strips and season with fajita seasoning, then add to the skillet.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken 4 minutes, stirring once, until no pink remains inside.

  4. 4

    Slice peppers into strips and add to the skillet with a splash of water.

  5. 5

    Cook 3 minutes until peppers are soft but still have a slight bite.

  6. 6

    Divide rice between bowls, top with chicken and peppers, serve with steamed broccoli and carrots on the side if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

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