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Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta Bowl

Discover this easy and delicious copycat recipe for a Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta Bowl, perfect for a Friday night cookout or weekend lunch. Savor the sizzling flavors of smoky chicken fajitas, grilled bell peppers, onions, guacamole, salsa verde, and more, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.

πŸ•’ Prep 15 mins / Cook 10 mins / Total 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Dairy, Soy (in some Tex-Mex seasoning blends)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 large bell peppers (any color) 2. 1 large red onion 3. 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 4. 2 tbsp Tex
  • Mex seasoning blend 5. 2 tbsp olive oil 6. 8 corn tortillas 7. 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 8. 1 cup prepared guacamole 9. 1 cup salsa verde 10. 1/4 cup sour cream 11. 1 lime, cut into wedges 12. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 13. Hot sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium high heat. Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips. In a large bowl, toss the sliced chicken, bell peppers, and onion with the Tex Mex seasoning blend and olive oil until evenly coated.
  2. Grill the chicken, bell pepper, and onion mixtures separately for 4 6 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 10 seconds each. Assemble the fajita fiesta bowls by layering grilled chicken, bell peppers, and onions in each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa verde, sour cream, a squeeze of lime juice, hot sauce (if desire
  4. , and cilantro leaves.
  5. Fold the tortillas into a half circle shape to create the bowls.

Chef’s Insight

To infuse even more smoky flavor, marinate the chicken in the Tex-Mex seasoning blend overnight for a deeper taste.

Notes

The Tex-Mex Fajita Fiesta Bowl is perfect for a weekend cookout or a weekday lunch. This dish can be easily adapted to cater to dietary preferences and restrictions.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Tex-Mex cuisine originated from the merging of Texas and Mexican culinary traditions. Fajitas are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine, often served with tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.