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Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl That’ll Change Weeknight Dinners

Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl with fresh toppings
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This Chicken Fajita Bowl is a quick, flavorful meal prep favorite featuring tender pan-fried chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and a creamy homemade chipotle aioli. It’s fresh, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunches.

Ingredients

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Chicken/Veggies:

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 3 bell peppers, any color
  • ½ large red onion

For Serving:

  • 2 cups cilantro lime rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chopped lettuce
  • ½ cup pico de gallo
  • ½ cup chipotle aioli

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken to 1/4–1/2 inch thickness. Cut into strips if desired.

2. In a bowl, combine all seasonings and tapioca starch.

3. Coat the chicken evenly in the seasoning blend.

4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.

5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Slice into strips if needed.

6. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until golden and softened.

7. Return chicken to the skillet and sauté for another 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.

8. Assemble bowls with a base of cilantro lime rice and lettuce. Top with chicken and pepper mix, black beans, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli.

9. Optional toppings: fresh guacamole, cilantro, cashew queso, or cilantro lime crema.

Notes

Customize this bowl with your favorite toppings like guacamole or queso.

Chipotle aioli can be swapped with other sauces like cilantro lime crema or cashew queso.

Perfect for meal prep—store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.

Use pre-cooked rice or quinoa for faster prep.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/chicken-fajita-burrito-bowl/