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.

• 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))