Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet

Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet

This Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet is filled with all the flavors of your classic fajitas but in a super quick and easy skillet meal!

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3/4 cups uncooked rice (I use Jasmine rice)
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 pkg. Fajita seasoning mix* (found by the taco seasoning)
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, cut into strips or bite-size pieces
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Fajita Toppings (optional)
• Sour Cream
• Pico de Gallo
• Avocado slices
• Lime wedges
• Shredded Cheese
• Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet (preferably not non-stick) over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the peppers and onions are charred and blistered.
2. Add in the rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, fajita seasoning, lime juice, chicken, salt and pepper. Stir the mixture, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 16 to 18 minutes, until rice is tender.
3. Fluff rice with a fork or wooden spoon and serve with the optional fajita toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Homemade Fajita Seasoning Mix: Combine 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper in a small bowl.

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