Description
Chicken Fajita Rice is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and seasoned rice for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until they are tender.
- Stir in the fajita seasoning and cooked rice, mixing well to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Fajita Rice, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner