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Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Quick and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl! Juicy chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, and rice come together for an easy, healthy meal.

Ingredients 

chicken fajita rice bowl:

  • 1 lbs. chicken breast
  • 1-2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup basmati rice, cooked
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • ¼ red onion
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • Pico de gallo
  • Sour cream
  • Olive oil

ingredients for pico de gallo

  • ½ beefsteak tomato
  • ¼ red onion
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • ½ tsp salt

ingredients for guacamole

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼ red onion
  • ¼ beefsteak tomato
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • The first step is to prepare all your ingredients. In separate bowls, make the pico de gallo, prepare the guacamole (Feel free to use store-bought if you prefer) and drain and rinse your black beans.
  • Combine the diced 1 lbs. chicken breast, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 red bell peppers, ¼ red onion, Olive oil and 1-2 tsp taco seasoning in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
  • Then place the chicken and vegetables into the air fryer basket or air fryer tray.
  • Set the air fryer temperature to 360 degrees F, air fryer setting, and set cook time for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket during the cooking process.
  • Using the rice as a base, add the air-fried peppers and onions, chicken, Pico de gallo, guacamole, black beans, and finish with Sour cream. You can also add any additional toppings that you prefer.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Make Pico de Gallo: Dice the tomato and onion in equal sizes, adding seasonings and lime juice. Stir to combine.
How To Make Guacamole: First, dice the red onion and tomato into small pieces. Mash the Avocado with lime juice and salt. Use onion and tomato to sprinkle on top and then gently stir in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 724mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2512IUVitamin C: 147mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 3mg