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Chicken Fajita Tortilla Bowls


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  • Author: Skylar
  • Total Time: 53
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Chicken Fajita Tortilla Bowls are a flavorful and colorful meal that combines tender chicken with a blend of vibrant vegetables and spices served in a crispy tortilla bowl This dish offers a delicious balance of savory and fresh flavors making it a satisfying and visually appealing option for lunch or dinner


Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder or Tajin
2 teaspoons cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 yellow onion, sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced
3-4 cups cooked rice
3 cups grilled corn kernels
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
shredded lettuce, mashed/whipped avocado, jalapeños, and cilantro, for serving
tortillas, for serving

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup salsa verde
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons spicy honey
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped


Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add the chicken along with smoked paprika, chili powder (or Tajin), cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly. Place the skillet over high heat and cook until the chicken is seared on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Add chopped garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking and sauté for 1 minute, then remove everything from the skillet.
2. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add sliced bell peppers, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the peppers are tender, about another 5 minutes.
3. Return the chicken to the skillet with the peppers and toss everything together to combine.
4. To prepare the vinaigrette, combine extra virgin olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, spicy honey, and chopped cilantro in a glass jar. Season with salt and shake well to combine.
5. Serve the chicken and peppers over bowls of cooked rice. Top with shredded lettuce and grilled corn kernels. Sprinkle the corn with chili powder or Tajin, then drizzle the cilantro lime vinaigrette over the top. Crumble cotija cheese over each bowl, and finish with mashed avocado, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm with tortillas. Enjoy!

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be customized with your favorite veggies
Use warm tortillas for easier folding
Avoid overfilling to prevent spills
Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime for extra zest

  • Prep Time: 35
  • Cook Time: 18
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Calories: 680