Description
These Chicken Fajita Tortilla Bowls are the ultimate weeknight dinner—easy to make, packed with flavor, and customizable for the whole family. Juicy seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, fluffy rice, and creamy guac come together with a tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette for a meal that’s as colorful as it is crave-worthy!
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Veggies:
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons chili powder or Tajin
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2 teaspoons cumin
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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3 bell peppers (any color), sliced
For the Bowl:
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3–4 cups cooked rice
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3 cups grilled corn kernels
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½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
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Shredded lettuce
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Mashed or whipped avocado
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Jalapeños and chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Tortillas, for serving
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Lime wedges
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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⅓ cup salsa verde
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¼ cup lime juice
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2 teaspoons spicy honey
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⅓ cup chopped cilantro
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Salt, to taste
Instructions
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In a large skillet over high heat, add olive oil, chicken, paprika, chili powder or Tajin, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and cook for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked.
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Add garlic in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Cook 1 more minute, then remove chicken from the skillet.
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In the same skillet, sauté onions for 5 minutes, then add bell peppers. Season and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
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Return chicken to skillet and toss with veggies to combine.
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For the vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, spicy honey, chopped cilantro, and salt in a jar or bowl.
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To assemble: Start with a base of rice in each bowl. Top with chicken and peppers, grilled corn, shredded lettuce, mashed avocado, and crumbled cotija.
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Drizzle with vinaigrette, garnish with jalapeños and cilantro. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
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Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
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Store vinaigrette separately to keep ingredients fresh.
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Great for meal prep—just reheat chicken and veggies before serving.
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Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker version!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg