Chicken Fajita Rice
A vibrant and flavorful Chicken Fajita Rice dish that brings the family together with smoky, tangy flavors and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (mix of colors if you like)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to shimmer.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the chicken and veggies, mixing until well-coated.
- Add the cooked rice, stirring together until well combined.
- Let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or substitute the chicken for shrimp or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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