Best Fajita Chicken And Rice Bake With Nacho Topping Recipes

FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE WITH NACHO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
• Start boiling the rice in 2 cups of water, covered. This should take 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the 1/2 cup water and fajita seasoning.
• Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, corn and garlic.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked and the liquid has mostly reduced.
• Add the salsa to the chicken mixture in the pan and stir.
• When the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid, add the rice to the chicken salsa mixture and stir. Pour into a 10x6 or equivalent baking tray.
• Top with 1 cup of the cheese.
• Crush the nachos into crumbs and scatter evenly over the cheese.
• Top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until bubbling.
• Serve and 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!

LOADED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Add the chicken breast to a bowl and season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and cook chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, and transfer into a bowl.
• Heat another tablespoon of oil, add the onions and cook for a couple minutes until onions are slightly translucent.
• Add the garlic and peppers and cook slightly, then remove from heat. Transfer garlic and peppers to the chicken bowl, then top with lime juice.
• Lay down half the tortilla chips on the skillet, followed by half the fajita mixture, and top with pepper Jack and cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Bake until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
• Add your choice of topping (optional).
• Nutrition Calories: 1799 Fat: 106 grams Carbs: 165 grams Fiber: 18 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 59 grams
• Enjoy!