Looking for a simple yet flavorful meal that combines the goodness of chicken, fajita seasoning, rice, and vegetables? Then, look no further! This easy chicken fajita rice and veggie bake recipe by Tasty is sure to tantalize your taste buds and become a family favorite. With its vibrant colors, delicious aroma, and a blend of textures, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we guide you through the steps of preparing this delightful chicken fajita rice and veggie bake, ensuring a satisfying and unforgettable meal.
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EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, long grain rice, chicken broth, chicken tender, tomato, cilantro, cheese, lime wedge
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 5 grams
FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET
Make these chicken fajitas for the whole family, in only 30 minutes.
Provided by Knorr
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE DINNER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, agave nectar, kosher salt, dried oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, small yellow onion, medium green bell pepper, medium yellow bell pepper, medium red bell pepper, white long grain rice, chicken stock, black pepper, Lime wedge, fresh cilantro
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 16 grams
EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, long grain rice, chicken broth, chicken tender, tomato, cilantro, cheese, lime wedge
Provided by tasty.co
Categories Dinner
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For complete instructions, visit the original site at https://tasty.co/recipe/easy-chicken-fajita-chicken-and-veggie-bake
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize serving, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 2801 mg, Cholesterol 175 mg, SaturatedFat 15 g, Calories 1360 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 70 mg, Fat 79 g
EASY SPICY CHICKEN FAJITAS
An easy, low fat chicken fajita recipe with tons of spice and flavor! I have tweaked it over the past several months and have it the way my fiance and I love it. Any of the spices can be tweaked or omitted to suit your family's preferences. Good served with Spanish or Mexican rice and chips with salsa. I feel it's bold and absolutely delicious.
Provided by IndyGrl87
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season thawed chicken breasts with S&P on both sides.
- In large skillet, brown chicken breasts in oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, saute onions and peppers until browned. (You may have to add a little more oil or cooking spray).
- Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Add chicken broth (eyeball it) and fajita seasoning.
- Slice chicken and add to skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve fajita mixture on warm tortillas with toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1469.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 29.5
LOW-CARB CHICKEN FAJITA CASSEROLE
Chicken fajita casserole is a super delicious meal. Moreover, this dish has full of flavour and cheesy ingredients that the entire family will love and enjoy weekend dinner. Firstly, chicken fajita casserole is an excellent option if you are following the (Ketogenic diet) The best thing about chicken Fajita casserole is that it is a healthy recipe. Traditional Fajita - keto chicken Fajita is a flavour profile that never old.
Provided by Flavors r.
Categories Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the chicken breasts with pepper and salt. Bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes until no longer pink.Season the chicken breasts with pepper and salt. Bake for twenty to twenty-five minutes until no longer pink.
- When the chicken breast is baking, cook the green chillies, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers in the greased skillet or pan.
- Cook the vegetable until tender and place it aside into the bowl.
- Now, remove the chicken breast from the oven and let cool it.
- Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks or pieces. Add to the same big bowl.
- Next, season the tender vegetable and baked chicken with 1 tbsp taco seasoning.
- Add heavy cream, all cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheese to the bowl with peppers and chicken. Combine everything and then add remaining taco seasoning and again combined well.
- Place mixture into the casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese and bake into the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for thirty to thirty-five minutes.
- Serve with rice!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 52.4, Sodium 171.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2, Protein 11.4
SHORTCUT CHICKEN FAJITA CASSEROLE
Quick, easy, tasty chicken fajita casserole. Needed to make a meat entree for a small gathering and was tired of my regular baked chicken and rice.
Provided by smlchng70
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour fajita seasoning into a shallow bowl. Rinse chicken, blot dry with paper towels, and dredge in seasoning. Place in the prepared baking dish and pour frozen vegetables over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown, and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 801.6 mg
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or baking dish to ensure that the chicken and vegetables have enough room to cook evenly.
- Cut the chicken and vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
- Season the chicken and vegetables generously with fajita seasoning to give them a flavorful kick.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add color and texture to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and corn.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add the cooked rice and beans to the skillet or baking dish and stir to combine.
- Top the dish with shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the chicken fajita rice and veggie bake immediately, garnished with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
This chicken fajita rice and veggie bake is a quick and easy one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. The dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this chicken fajita rice and veggie bake a try.
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