Description
This Chicken Fajita Rice is a bold, colorful, and flavor-packed dish that brings together juicy seasoned chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and fluffy rice in one satisfying meal. Perfect as a quick dinner, easy meal prep option, or even a healthy lunch idea, this recipe combines classic fajita flavors with comforting rice for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
2 large chicken breasts sliced into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 medium onion sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into even strips and mince the garlic.
2. Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
3. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then remove.
5. Sauté onion, then add bell peppers and cook until slightly tender. Add garlic and cook briefly.
6. Return chicken to skillet and mix everything together.
7. Add lime juice and stir to combine.
8. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Use high heat to properly sear the chicken and lock in flavor.
Do not overcook the vegetables to maintain a slight crunch.
Add extra lime juice before serving for a brighter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg