Sizzling Chicken Fajita Salad Bowls

A vibrant and flavorful salad bowl featuring sizzling chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a fresh and filling meal.

NewPublished Mar 8, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time20 min
Total40 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

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Sizzling Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl with colorful vegetables and avocado.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) chicken breast, sliced
  • (2 tbsp) olive oil
  • (1 tsp) chili powder
  • (1 tsp) cumin
  • (1/2 tsp) paprika
  • (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
  • (1/2 tsp) onion powder
  • (1/4 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper
  • (1) red bell pepper, sliced
  • (1) green bell pepper, sliced
  • (1) yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • (1) medium onion, sliced
  • (4 cups) mixed greens
  • (1) avocado, sliced
  • (1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • (1/4 cups) cilantro, chopped
  • (1) lime, juiced
  • (1/4 cups) sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1 lb sliced chicken breast, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium onion, all sliced. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, layer 4 cups of mixed greens as the base.

  5. 5

    Top the greens with the cooked chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, 1 sliced avocado, and 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the salad with the juice of 1 lime and add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro on top.

  7. 7

    Serve with 1/4 cup sour cream on the side or drizzled on top.

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