Description
Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a colorful, protein-packed meal made with juicy fajita-seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers, brown rice, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado. This healthy bowl is perfect for weeknight dinners and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Extra lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Slice chicken into thin strips and toss with the seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lime juice.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice the bell peppers and red onion into thin strips.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly golden.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet sauté the bell peppers and onions for 5–6 minutes until tender with slightly charred edges.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir with the vegetables for 1–2 minutes.
- Divide warm brown rice among serving bowls.
- Top with chicken fajita mixture, black beans, corn, and avocado slices.
- Finish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- Slice vegetables evenly so they cook quickly but keep slight crispness.
- You can swap brown rice for white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Store chicken and rice separately from fresh toppings for meal prep.
- Add salsa, Greek yogurt, or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg