Chicken Fajita Rice

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🌶️🍚 Chicken Fajita Rice

A bold, colorful one-pan meal packed with juicy chicken, tender veggies, and Tex-Mex flavor!

Chicken Fajita Rice is the kind of easy, flavor-loaded dinner that saves busy weeknights. It combines seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, fluffy rice, and classic fajita spices into one satisfying bowl. Every bite delivers smoky, savory goodness with just the right amount of heat.

This dish is perfect when you want fajita flavors without tortillas, making it great for meal prep, family dinners, or customizable bowls that everyone can top their own way.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • One-Pan Friendly – Fewer dishes, less cleanup

  • Meal-Prep Perfect – Reheats beautifully

  • Customizable Heat – Mild or spicy, your call

  • Balanced & Filling – Protein, veggies, and carbs in one bowl

  • Budget-Friendly – Simple, affordable ingredients

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional but colorful)

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

🍳 How to Make Chicken Fajita Rice

1️⃣ Season & Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and fajita seasoning.
Cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

2️⃣ Sauté the Veggies

In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers and onion.
Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3️⃣ Add the Rice

Stir uncooked rice into the vegetable mixture, coating it well with the oil and spices.
This step boosts flavor and keeps the rice fluffy.

4️⃣ Simmer to Perfection

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5️⃣ Combine & Finish

Return cooked chicken to the pan and gently mix.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and fluff the rice.
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

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