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Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice

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Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice is a one pan dinner delight. Chicken, rice, bell pepper and onion seasoned with cumin, oregano and lime juice ready in under 30 minutes is my idea of the perfect meal.

 

SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA RICE RECIPE

 

Hello Fajitas, te adoro.

I mean c’mon I’m a Texas gal

Y’all know nothing makes us happier than a pile of sizzling fajitas, served with plenty of salsa, guacamole and warm tortillas.

Pero on a busy day when I crave fajitas, I turn to this quick and easy skillet chicken fajita rice.

 

EASY SKILLET FAJITA RECIPE

 

Ready in under 30 minutes, one pan, from oven to dinner table – yes please.

A quick sauté of ingredients on the stove top, covered with foil and popped into a preheated oven for 20 minute gives me plenty of time to reheat beans that I have stashed in the fridge, warm tortillas, slice up a few avocados or hell even whip up a few margaritas.

Served family style, this meal is legit a life saver during a busy week, but also perfect for entertaining.

 

one skillet fajita rice dinner idea

 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA RICE

Oven safe skillet or cast-iron skillet

olive oil

boneless chicken breasts, sliced

ground pepper

salt

cumin

oregano

onion, sliced – yellow or white

green bell pepper, sliced – red, yellow or orange

red bell pepper, sliced – same as above

lime juice

white rice, I personally have not tested this recipe with brown

water

foil

Fresh cilantro, washed and chopped

Optional for serving: avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, tortillas, salsa. 

 

fajita rice skillet recipe

 

HOW TO MAKE SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA RICE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add chicken, sauté until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with pepper, salt, cumin, and oregano, stir to combine.

Add onions, peppers, lime juice, stir continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Add rice and water, stir to combine.

Carefully cover skillet with foil, place in oven for 20 minutes.

Carefully remove from oven, remove foil, and serve warm garnished with cilantro. 

 

SKILLET CHICKEN FAJITA RICE RECIPE
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Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice
Skillet Chicken Fajita Rice is a one pan dinner delight. Chicken, rice, bell pepper and onion seasoned with cumin, oregano and lime juice ready in under 30 minutes is my idea of the perfect meal.
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • Lime juice
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 cup water
  • Fresh cilantro washed and chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sauté until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes. Season with pepper, salt, cumin and oregano, stir to combine. Add onions, peppers, lime juice, stir continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add rice and water, stir to combine.
  3. Carefully cover skillet with foil, place in oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, remove foil, and serve warm garnished with cilantro.
Recipe Notes

Serves 4

 

MAS FAJITA RECIPES:

Fajitas with Salsa de Cacahuate

Cumin Citrus Fajitas

Guava Tequila Fajitas

 

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