Go Back

fajita

A delicious and easy chicken fajita rice dish cooked in one pot, packed with vibrant vegetables and cheesy goodness.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups long-grain rice (uncooked)
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 orange pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 avocadoes peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 cups salsa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 juice of one lime

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Add chopped onion, green pepper, orange pepper, and yellow pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Mix well.
  4. Add salsa, chicken broth, and uncooked rice. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Cover the pan and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in chopped tomatoes, avocadoes, and lime juice. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

A perfect family-friendly weeknight dinner with a vibrant flavor profile.