colorful Chicken Fajita Rice
This colorful chicken fajita rice combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and flavorful spices for a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired meal perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken breasts, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sliced onions; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir to combine with vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Return chicken to the skillet and gently mix with the rice and vegetables; cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before serving or serve with a side of sour cream or guacamole.