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One-Pan Chicken Fajita Rice

A quick one-pan dinner combining fajita-style peppers and onions with tender rice and rotisserie chicken for a cheesy, flavorful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1/2 white onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chiles such as Old El Paso
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice juice of one lime (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream, guacamole, diced tomato, cilantro for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  2. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the empty side; add the rice and toast, stirring, for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth, sour cream, shredded rotisserie chicken, diced green chiles, lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and chili powder; bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid; add a splash more broth if needed to finish cooking.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the cooked rice, cover, and let sit until the cheese melts, about 1–2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and diced tomatoes as desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Low-sodium broth prevents the dish from becoming too salty.
  • Add a splash of extra broth if rice seems dry before fully cooked.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces for even distribution.