Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl—the best Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl recipe ever! Loaded with veggies and protein, this healthy meal will be your new go-to lunch or dinner.

If you are looking for a prep-ahead meal to eat on your busy weekdays, you have come to the right place. Prepare this fresh and colorful bowl in advance and keep it in the fridge for your next day lunch or dinner.

Piling up a bowl is always a hit, especially with my children as they get to choose what goes in the bowl and pick their favorite fajita toppings. I usually make a variety of toppings to go with the bowl.

Rice and chicken are my main two ingredients for this specific bowl and everything else is an added topping.

The topping options are endless and you can go with any kind of vegetables you like.

You can go completely vegan with this dish by replacing the chicken with tofu, beans or any other source of protein of your choice. You can also substitute white rice with brown

Ingredients Needed:

To prepare the Chicken, you need bell-pepper, onions, chicken breasts, garlic, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, seasoning and vegetable oil.

To prepare the Rice, you need Calrose or any kind of short grain rice, water, frozen corn, bell pepper, salt, paprika and cumin.

For the Topping, you can go with anything you like. I opted for avocado, red cabbage, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges and cheese.

How to Make Chicken Fajita

Cooking the Rice

In a sauce pan over medium heat, sauté the bell-peppers in vegetable oil for around 3 minutes. Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes and then add the water and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and add corn, salt, paprika and cumin. Cover with lid and let cook for 15 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is completely absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

Making the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet pan over medium heat and sauté the bell-pepper and onions for a few minutes until tender. Remove from pan to a plate and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and cook the chicken with all spices. When chicken is fully cooked, add the bell-pepper and onions and stir everything together.

Assembling the Fajita Bowls

Start by spreading the rice in the bottom of the bowl and top with, cabbage, bell pepper, chicken and cilantro. Add on the avocado, sour cream and cheese. You can also add any other desired toppings.

Enjoy this healthy meal warm or cold.

What to Serve with Chicken Fajita rice bowl

This delicious Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl is a great, satisfying meal on its own though it pairs well with some guacamole sauce, re-fried beans or tortilla chips.

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