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Easy Sheet Pan Loaded Fajita Bowl

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A quick and easy sheet pan fajita bowl featuring roasted chicken, bell peppers, and onions served over a bed of rice, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced (or thighs for juicier meat)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning (smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown; cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
  • 1 fresh lime, for squeezing
  • Chopped cilantro, optional for garnish
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Slice bell peppers into strips roughly the same size as the chicken, and thinly slice the yellow onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips, bell peppers, onions, olive oil, and fajita seasoning. Toss until well coated. Add a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly across a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding; divide into two pans if necessary.
  6. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking. Chicken should be cooked through with a slight char, and veggies tender but still crisp.
  7. While roasting, cook rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes for white rice). Fluff once done.
  8. Once roasted, build fajita bowls by starting with a base of rice, then piling on the chicken and roasted veggies.
  9. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro. Add optional toppings like avocado slices or sour cream for extra creaminess.

Notes

If veggies brown too fast, tent loosely with foil after 15 minutes. Use thinly sliced chicken to avoid drying out. Marinate chicken and chop veggies ahead for quicker prep. Fresh bell peppers and onions roast better than frozen. Reheat leftovers gently to avoid drying chicken.

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