Description
This Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, seasoned vegetables, fluffy rice, and creamy avocado. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Fajitas:
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 batch of Chicken fajita seasoning
For the Rice Bowl:
- 3 cups cooked white rice* (1 cup uncooked rice)
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 6 cups lettuce
- Sour cream
- 2 smashed avocados
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Slice bell peppers and onion. Add them to your sheet pan, toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread into an even layer.
- Season chicken tenderloins with fajita seasoning and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Lay chicken on top of the veggies and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until chicken has reached 165F. Once the chicken is done, shred it.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Divide lettuce, rice, chicken, and vegetables among bowls. Top with your desired amount of sour cream and smashed avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, Mexican, Rice Bowl, Chicken Fajitas, Avocado, Dinner Recipe
