Best Easy Cheesy Fajita Chicken And Rice Recipes

ONE-PAN CHICKEN FAJITA RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes or until they start to get soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes.
• Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the rice to the butter and toast for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, sour cream, chicken, diced chiles, lime juice, seasonings (salt, cumin, chili powder). Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. You can add more broth as needed if the rice is not done yet.
• Sprinkle with cheese and cover with lid to melt the cheese.
• Garnish with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN CHICKEN FAJITA RICE BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a bowl, mix together the salt, pepper cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
• Add chicken, peppers, and onions to a baking tray and a pour of oil.
• Sprinkle seasoning on chicken, bell peppers, and onions.
• Bake for 20-22 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
• Serve with avocado slices (optional) and rice of choice now. Or refrigerate in airtight container up to 3-4 days.
• Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine spices to make fajita seasoning, or use store-bought.
• In a large bowl, combine, onion, peppers, and chicken.
• Add oil and seasoning, and mix until seasoning is fully incorporated.
• In a casserole dish, add rice and chicken broth. Then lay down all veggies and chicken.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-55 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
• Serve with tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese, if desired.
• Enjoy!

FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave, 1 teaspoon of salt, the oregano, chili powder, and 2 teaspoons of cumin. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
• Add the onion and bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until starting to soften.
• Add the rice and chicken stock. Season with the remaining teaspoon of cumin, the pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then return the chicken thighs to the pot.
• Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro.
• Enjoy!