Enjoy this yummy chicken fajita rice bowl, with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, onion, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro and lime juice on a bed of brown rice.
Category:
Entree
Cuisine:
Southwestern
Keyword:
chicken fajita rice bowl
Servings: 2servings
Calories Per Serving: 326kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
1large boneless, skinless chicken breast, halved horizontally, then cut into thin strips
1teaspoonolive oil
Spices For Chicken:
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
For Salad:
1cupcooked brown rice
1/4cupthinly sliced brown onion
1/4cupEACH uncooked red and green bell pepper, chopped
Lightly spray a skillet with non-stick spray. Saute the bell pepper and onion on medium-high heat; cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender.
Mix spices for chicken in a small bowl (chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper). Sprinkle evenly over chicken slices, and toss to coat. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in skillet on medium heat. When oil is very hot, add chicken. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until done and nicely browned. Transfer chicken to a plate. Set aside.
Prepare pico de gallo (if making homemade or NOT using salsa). I made some very easily by chopping tomatoes, brown onion, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and seasoned with salt and pepper. Looking to save a little time? Simply use store-bought chunky salsa.
Assemble bowls like this: 1) Divide brown rice between two bowls. 2) Top each with half the bell pepper and onions, and 1/2 of the avocado chunks. 3) Top each bowl with half the chicken and 1 teaspoon chopped green chiles. 4) Garnish each bowl with pico de gallo (or salsa), a couple lime wedges, and a couple sprigs fresh cilantro.
Recipe Notes
If you follow a Weight Watchers plan, this Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl (when prepared as written) has a Smart Point total of 7!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 326Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 1083mg47%
Potassium 619mg18%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1585IU32%
Vitamin C 41.8mg51%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.