
Chicken Fajita Bowls
Charred peppers, onions, and smoky chicken over rice. A full plate in one skillet. No tortillas needed.
- Total
- 30 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- chicken breast20 oz
- white rice1 cup
- bell pepper3 piece
- yellow onion1 piece
- black beans1 can
- lime2 piece
- garlic4 clove
- chili powder3 tsp
- smoked paprika2 tsp
- ground cumin2 tsp
- olive oil4 tbsp
- fresh cilantro4 sprig
- sour cream4 tbsp
- salt1 tsp
You'll need
skillet · pot · bowl
Method
Cook rice per package.
18 min · boil
Toss chicken with half the oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and minced garlic.
3 min · prep
Slice peppers and onion into strips.
4 min · prep
Heat rest of oil in a skillet over high. Char peppers and onion 5 minutes. Remove.
5 min · saute
In same skillet, cook chicken 5 minutes until just done.
5 min · saute
Return peppers and onion, add beans, squeeze in half the lime. Toss to heat through.
2 min
Bowl rice, top with chicken mixture. Finish with cilantro, sour cream, and extra lime.
3 min
Serving suggestion
Chopped avocado on top if you've got one.
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