Best 5 Easy Cheesy Fajita Chicken And Rice Recipes

FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave, 1 teaspoon of salt, the oregano, chili powder, and 2 teaspoons of cumin. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
• Add the onion and bell peppers to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until starting to soften.
• Add the rice and chicken stock. Season with the remaining teaspoon of cumin, the pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then return the chicken thighs to the pot.
• Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

EASY CHEESY FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Rough chop onion.
• Sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, remove from heat.
• Cook chicken breast over medium heat until mostly done, remove from heat and allow to cool until it can be comfortably handled.
• Shred chicken.
• Add chicken and onion back to pan.
• Mix seasoning packet in 3/4 to 1 cup of water.
• Pour over chicken and onion.
• Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, until sauce reduces by about 1/3.

EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a medium bowl, combine spices to make fajita seasoning, or use store-bought.
• In a large bowl, combine, onion, peppers, and chicken.
• Add oil and seasoning, and mix until seasoning is fully incorporated.
• In a casserole dish, add rice and chicken broth. Then lay down all veggies and chicken.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-55 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
• Serve with tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese, if desired.
• Enjoy!

QUICK AND EASY BAKED CHICKEN FAJITAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the bottom of a 10x14 glass dish. Add chicken strips.
• Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic granules, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl. Rub mixture over the chicken. Add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green chiles. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).