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Quick 15-Minute Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cilantro Lime Crema

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A fast and flavorful chicken fajita bowl recipe featuring tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and a fresh homemade cilantro lime crema. Ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: splash of water or milk to thin crema
  • 3 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, shredded cheese, jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips about ½ inch wide. Thinly slice bell peppers and onion.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice. Stir well and season with salt. Add a splash of water or milk if needed to thin. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Toss chicken with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add chicken strips to the hot pan in a single layer. Let sear without moving for 2 minutes, then flip and cook through for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then add bell peppers and onions. Toss and cook until softened but still slightly crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir chicken and veggies together for the last minute to combine flavors.
  7. Spoon cooked rice or cauliflower rice into bowls. Top with chicken and veggie mixture.
  8. Drizzle generously with cilantro lime crema and add optional toppings like sliced avocado or jalapeños.
  9. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken or veggies; cook in batches if needed to get a good sear. Taste the crema before finishing and adjust lime juice or salt as desired. For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used to save time by skipping the searing step.

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