One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet
Apr 19, 2025 06:16 AM
One pan fajita chicken and rice skillet packed with bold Southwest seasonings, tons of beautiful veggies, and plenty of protein from both black beans and chicken. This easy chicken fajita rice skillet is delicious topped with salsa, avocado, and pickled red onion, and makes incredible leftovers. The perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor!
Move over Chili’s, we’re taking the bold flavors of sizzlin’ fajitas and cooking up a new one pan meal that’s packed with protein, veggies, and fiber.
This one pan fajita chicken and rice skillet has incredible Southwest spices, juicy chicken, fajita vegetables, and fluffy turmeric rice all simmered together. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and we’ve been LOVING this one for an easy weeknight meal. Serve it up with lots of fresh toppings, and don’t forget to check out my favorite way to eat leftovers!
Ingredients:
Spice mixture
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (or sub adobo seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne (only if you like a little heat)
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the skillet
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh grated turmeric (if you don't want yellow hands wear gloves)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- ¾ cup corn off the cob, from 1 large ear or corn (or use frozen or canned corn)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Sliced avocado (or guacamole)
- Your favorite salsa
- Jalapeno slices
- Pickled red onion (this makes it so fabulous!)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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