Description
A vibrant, one-pan dish combining sautéed chicken, bell peppers, onions, and rice, seasoned with fajita spices for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing your chicken, bell pepper, and onion.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and onion; cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Season with the fajita seasoning, then stir in the cooked rice. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Finish and serve hot, topping with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
This dish is perfect for families and can be customized with various toppings and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg