Description
This Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole combines all the flavors of classic fajitas in one easy casserole. Featuring seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, and cheesy rice, it's a complete meal that's perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add chicken. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Add bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- In a baking dish, combine uncooked rice and chicken broth. Add the cooked chicken and vegetables. Stir well.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of bell pepper for color variation.
- For a spicier casserole, add diced jalapeños or increase the chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg