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Chicken Fajita Bowl

 

**Looking for a simple, healthy, and family-friendly meal that’s sure to impress? **

Say hello to the *Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl*! This is one tasty meal that you make over and over!! With a choice of black beans, quinoa, or brown rice, this dish is filling, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Topped with crunchy gluten-free tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, and a zesty homemade dressing that you’re sure to love—this meal will become a family favorite in no time. 
 

 

Chicken Fajita Bowl - a quick and easy recipe for making the best chicken fajita rice bowls! Top them any way you want for a quick dinner option that will really impress. The whole family is definitely going love them!

 

 

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This delicious and healthy Chicken Fajita Bowl is an easy meal to make on all those busy weekdays! Made with tender, juicy chicken, fluffy rice or quinia, black beans,  fresh fajita veggies, like red, yellow, orange, green bell peppers and all the best fajita bowl toppings. Like Cilantro and homemade zesy dressing and homemade gluten free tortillas. The whole family can build their bowl any way they want!

 

Homemade taco seasoning too!

 

Ingredients

 

Fajita Chicken:

3 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika, if you can find it)

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

3 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1–2 tablespoons lime juice

3–4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

(optional) 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

4 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into tenders

Fajita Veggies:

2–3 tablespoons chicken broth, more if needed

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1/2 red onion, sliced

1/2 yellow onion, sliced

3 bell peppers (red, green, orange), sliced

2 tablespoons fajita seasoning

additional kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Chicken Fajita Bowl:

cilantro lime rice (homemade or store-bought)

tortillas of your choice, warmed

cilantro lime sauce

guacamole or avocado chunks

lime wedges

fresh cilantro

Dressing"

2 Tablespoon olive oil 

1 large lime 

1 tsp. pure maple syurp

1 clove garlic

 

 

nstructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of avacodo oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and onion, sauté until tender. Season with ½ teaspoon salt.

In a separate skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add chicken tenderloins and cook until browned and fully cooked.

Sprinkle chicken with the homemade fajita seasoning and cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well-coated with spices.

Prepare white rice according to package instructions. Mix cooked rice with lime juice or quinoa and chopped cilantro

Assemble the bowls: start with a bed of lettuce, add a scoop of cilantro-lime rice, top with seasoned chicken, black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, dairy free  sour cream, and smashed avocado. and torillas and cilantro. Drizzle with homemade dressing.

 

Enjoy!

 

Yours In Healh

Penny