Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls

This is a sneak peek recipe from my new kids cookbook, Kid Kitchen! Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls are a veggie-packed, easy dinner that kids can make themselves (or with just a little help). Set out all the toppings and everyone is the family can design their own colorful burrito bowls. It’s a recipe that will make you skip the takeout spot and make a meal together at home.

(Photography credit: Michelle Boule)

Want more recipes that your kids will be excited to cook (like Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls)?

Kid Kitchen: Fun & Easy Recipes You Can Make All by Yourself! (or With Just a Little Help) by Heather Staller

For the full details on the book, pre-ordering, and pre-order bonuses, head to the Official KID KITCHEN Launch Page! (Click Here)

For those who pre-order KID KITCHEN before March 14, 2023, I have three kid-friendly cooking bonuses as a THANK you for your support! You will get 10 EXTRA recipes and bonus content as a free ebook, a video KNIFE SKILLS mini-course, and tickets to a LIVE q&a and cooking class.

Be sure to head to the Official KID KITCHEN Launch Page (linked here) to find out how to claim your pre-order bonuses!

Below you will see exactly what this recipe page looks like in Kid Kitchen. Plus, there is also a printable version below that.

 

Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowls

An easy, colorful, delicious dinner from my new cookbook, Kid Kitchen, that kids can cook up and customize all by themselves.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp mild chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice I use a bag of frozen rice reheated in the microwave
  • 1 ripe avocado cut into quarters and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh salsa or diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves optional
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • any additional toppings you like, such as sliced olives, hot sauce, chopped onion/scallions...

Instructions
 

  • Cut the peppers and onion into a small dice. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and salt.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced peppers and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the veggies begin to brown.
  • Add the ground chicken, and use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into little bits. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the meat and veggies and continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through (no longer pink).
  • To serve, spoon the chicken and veggies over the cooked rice in a bowl. Top with avocado, salsa, cilantro (if using), and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Keyword buritto bowl, cooking with kids, easy dinner, kids cookbook

I am SO excited to share this new book with you—and to see all of your budding kid chefs cooking along!

Be on the lookout for more seasoned kid-chef recipes coming to my website and social media feeds! And, as always, thank you for your support!

 

Now lets’ get cooking!

Click HERE to head to the Official KID KITCHEN Launch Page!

 

 

 

 

4 Comments

  1. Allison Ascolese on January 27, 2023 at 4:58 am

    5 stars
    I love that all of the ingredients were super common and already in my fridge. More importantly, everyone ate it! My 6yo has been so picky lately and often won’t touch meat, especially if mixed with cooked veggies. This time she gobbled it up and did not make one negative comment. It made for such a pleasant dinner. Thank you so much for your amazing content and thoughtfulness behind it!

    • Rebecca on March 10, 2023 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      Right?! Us too! My 7 year old ate almost everything including the veggies! And I love that these recipes use common ingredients! With just a little bit of help, my almost 8-year old did most of this himself! And was PROUD to serve it and eat it!

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