Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet
Bold Tex-Mex flavors, tender chicken, and creamy, cheesy rice—all in one pan! This Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet is my kind of recipe: easy to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect for busy nights when you need dinner on the table fast.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced )
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ounce fajita seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked )
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium )
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded )
- fresh cilantro (chopped (for garnish))
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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