Chicken Fajita Bowls combine seasoned sliced chicken and bell peppers over creamy lime cauliflower rice for a complete, protein-packed meal. Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish balances authentic Tex-Mex flavor with simple weeknight convenience.
Delivery in as fast as one hour.*
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Toss everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to an air fryer basket or a silicone liner.
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
While the fajita mixture is cooking, prepare the cauliflower rice. Steam the riced cauliflower according to package directions.
In a separate bowl, combine the steamed cauliflower rice with salt, the juice of half a lime, sour cream, and chopped chives.
Stir the cauliflower rice mixture until well combined.
To assemble the bowls, start with a base of the cauliflower rice.
Top the rice with the cooked chicken and vegetable fajita mixture.
Drizzle with queso and garnish with additional chopped chives before serving.
Store cooked chicken and peppers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently in a skillet. Cauliflower rice keeps separately for 3 days and can be reheated or served chilled.
Large skillet or cast iron pan · Sharp knife for slicing chicken
Yes. Store the cooked chicken and peppers separately from the cauliflower rice in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken mixture in a skillet, then assemble with fresh or reheated rice just before serving.
Use regular white or brown rice, cilantro lime rice, or Spanish rice. For lower-carb options, try zucchini noodles or a bed of lettuce.
The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, or until the meat is opaque throughout with no pink inside.
Yes. Thighs stay juicier and more forgiving; slice them thinly and cook slightly longer until fully opaque, about 6–8 minutes depending on thickness.
Yes, all ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free. Always verify seasoning blends if using pre-mixed spices.
Honey Chipotle Chicken Wrap
35 min
Mexican Pizza
25 min
Chicken Fajita Tortilla Pie
55 min
Ground Beef and Vegetable Skillet
30 min
Creamy Corn Chowder
45 min
Tres Leches Cake
70 min
Homemade Crunchwrap
25 min
Leftover Taco and Nacho Bar
15 min
