Description
A vibrant one-pan meal combining tender spiced chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies under melted cheese. Ready in 45 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or 1.5 lbs thighs)
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, green, yellow), sliced
1 large onion, diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk (optional, for creamier texture)
2 tbsp fajita seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Sauté onion and bell peppers in a pan until softened
Grill/sauté chicken strips with fajita seasoning until nearly cooked
Combine rice, broth, milk, cumin, paprika, and salt in a casserole dish
Add cooked chicken and veggies on top
Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the layer
Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use thighs for juicier results
Add frozen corn or black beans if desired
Top with sliced avocado or cilantro for freshness
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg