Name: Chicken Fajita Bowls (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts-cut into strips; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 Green bell pepper-sliced; 1 Red bell pepper-sliced; 1 Yellow onion-sliced; 1 cup White rice; 2 cups Water; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 1/2 cup Salsa; 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1 Lime-cut into wedges

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A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and your favorite fajita toppings served over rice.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 17

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Chicken breasts-cut into strips
Marinade
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive oil
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Filling
1 150 g Green bell pepper-sliced
1 150 g Red bell pepper-sliced
1 100 g Yellow onion-sliced
Rice
1 cup 200 g White rice
2 cups 480 mL Water
Toppings
cup 120 mL Sour cream
cup 120 mL Salsa
cup 60 mL Shredded cheddar cheese
1 1 Lime-cut into wedges

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Rice: Combine Rice and Water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients. Add Chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated Chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add Filling ingredients and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Assemble the Bowls: Divide Rice among bowls. Top with Chicken, sautéed vegetables, Sour cream, Salsa, Cheddar cheese, and a Lime wedge.