Description
A delicious journey of tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy sauce, perfect for dinner or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Optional: sliced avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, salsa
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken slices in this spice mixture until well coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, stirring often until softened and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Cook the seasoned chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken, stir to combine, and heat through for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken ahead of time. Don’t overcrowd the pan when sautéing to avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg