Description
A quick and flavorful chicken fajita rice dish, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breast and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine and ensure the rice is well-coated with the spices.
- Serve the chicken fajita rice in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- This meal can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans for variation.
- Adjust the spices to your taste for a milder or spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg