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Chicken Fajita Bowls

Chicken Fajita Bowls

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Fajita Bowls are a colorful, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for any night. Packed with juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and topped with creamy ranch, this easy weeknight dinner is one you'll crave again and again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • pounds chicken breast thin or cut in half horizontally to be thin
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 sweet yellow onion sliced
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 2 cups pinto beans (see note)
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup pico de gallo
  • ¼ cup guacamole
  • 8 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons salsa verde (prepared)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare the rice per package directions.
  2. In a blender or food processor, add all ingredients for the cilantro ranch including, mayo, ranch seasoning, sour cream, buttermilk, salsa verde and cilantro. Blend until smooth. Then refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Combine the chicken with the fajita seasoning, half of the lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil, and place in a zip top bag or container to marinate while finishing prep.
  4. Cut the peppers and onions into thin strips.
  5. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, carefully place the peppers and onions in the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the peppers and set aside.
  6. Then place the chicken in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook (without stirring) for 2-3 minutes. Then flip the meat to the other side and cook for 1 minute. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3-5 additional minutes or until cooked through (165˚F internal temperature)Remove from skillet and slice into thin slices.
  7. Squeeze remaining lime over vegetables and cooked chicken.
  8. Place ¼ of the rice in the base of each bowl. Place beans on top of the rice, then add peppers, onions, and chicken fajita meat on top of the rice and beans.
  9. Top the bowl off with your choice of cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro and lime.
  10. Drizzle cilantro ranch over the top of the bowl.

Notes

  • Makes 4 large meal-sized bowls.
  • I used my Crockpot Borracho Beans for this recipe, but you can also use canned pinto beans that have been drained and rinsed.
  • Substitutions:
  • Mexican blend cheese: Feel free to swap in cheddar, pepper jack, or another favorite shredded cheese.
  • Pico de gallo: Jarred salsa makes a great substitute if you don’t have any pico de gallo on hand.
  • How to Store: Separate ingredients into airtight containers and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • How to Freeze: This Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe freezes well. It can be frozen after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
  • How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.