Fiesta Chicken Fajita Bowls

A colorful, flavor-packed dinner that's perfect for celebrating Fiesta season! Tender seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, fresh pico de gallo, sweet corn, hearty beans, and plenty of cheese come together in a vibrant bowl that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Juice of ½ lime

For the Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • 2 cups cooked white rice

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • Pinch of salt

Bowl Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh corn

  • 1 cup canned red kidney or pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1½ cups pico de gallo

  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • Extra chopped cilantro

  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

In a large bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Rice

Mix the cooked rice with cilantro, lime juice, sliced green onions, and a pinch of salt.

4. Assemble the Bowls

Divide the cilantro-lime rice among four bowls. Arrange the chicken, corn, beans, and pico de gallo in sections around the bowl. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese, then add a dollop of sour cream in the center. Garnish with additional green onions and cilantro.

5. Serve

Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges. Stir everything together before enjoying each flavorful bite.

Tri-County Produce Tips

  • Use fresh Santa Barbara sweet corn when it's in season for even more flavor.

  • Add sliced avocado, grilled peppers, or jalapeños for extra Fiesta flair.

  • Make it vegetarian by swapping the chicken for grilled portobello mushrooms or extra black beans.

  • Meal prep friendly: Store each ingredient separately and build fresh bowls throughout the week.

Fresh Shopping List

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • Fresh limes

  • Cilantro

  • Green onions

  • Tomatoes

  • Red onion

  • Jalapeño

  • Garlic

  • White rice

  • Fresh or canned corn

  • Red kidney or pinto beans

  • Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese

  • Sour cream

  • Olive oil

  • Chili powder

  • Smoked paprika

  • Ground cumin

  • Garlic powder

  • Onion powder

  • Oregano

  • Salt & pepper

Fresh, colorful, and easy to customize, these Fiesta Chicken Fajita Bowls bring the flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant right to your table—made with the freshest ingredients from Tri-County Produce. 🌽🍅🫑

Jessica McRee