Description
Loaded Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls with Smoky Chipotle Cream are a hearty and flavorful Tex-Mex inspired meal. Tender fajita-spiced chicken is served over rice with sautéed peppers and onions, fresh toppings, and a smoky chipotle-lime cream sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet fajita seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with olive oil and fajita seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- To assemble, divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and cheese if using.
- Drizzle with smoky chipotle cream and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter sauce.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or steak for variety.
- Meal prep-friendly—store toppings and rice separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg