This chicken fajita rice skillet is a colorful mix of chicken, rice, and sautéed peppers and onions, all flavored with smoky fajita spices.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
This chicken fajita rice skillet is the perfect dinner to make for a busy weekday. It’s quick, easy, and all comes together in just one pan for minimal cleanup. And let’s not forget that it’s so incredibly delicious, too. The chicken, rice, and peppers and onions go together perfectly for a hearty, well-balanced meal that’s so satisfying.
Delicious dinners with little left to clean up afterwards are right up my alley. Plus, my family loves a good Tex Mex meal. So, this is one is truly a no brainer for me. I love it, my family loves it and to be honest, I’m into any meal that I can put some sour cream on. This one is a winner for sure.
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Olive Oil- Helps the vegetables saute.
- Red Onion- Adds a subtle sweetness.
- Bell Peppers- Adds lots of bright color while also adding flavor and texture.
- Tomato Paste- Brings a concentrated tomato flavor
- Chicken Broth- Adds flavor while cooking the rice
- Fajita Seasoning Packet- Brings all the traditional tastes of fajitas in one packet.
- White Minute Rice- Soaks up the sauce perfectly while adding substance and texture.
- Cheddar Cheese- Adds a rich, slightly saltiness that helps bind everything together.
- Monterey Jack Cheese- Adds a mild creaminess
- Salt and Pepper - Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients
- Fresh Parsley- An optional garnish that adds a pop of color.
How To Make It
Heres how to make this amazing skillet meal. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
First, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the onions and peppers. Season them with salt and pepper and sauté them until they are soft. Stir in the tomato paste for 2 minutes.
PRO TIP: Don't rush cooking the tomato paste. It will deepen in color and flavor.
Then, add in the rotisserie chicken and fajita seasoning packet. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and mix scrape off any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Bring it up to a gentle boil. Stir in the rice so that it’s fully submerged in the liquid. Turn the heat down to low and place a lid on top of the skillet.
NOTE: If you're sensitive to salt, use low sodium chicken broth.
Now, let the rice cook for about 5 minutes or until it’s fully cooked and tender. Add more liquid if needed. Stir in half of the monetary and cheddar cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Turn the heat off and pop the lid onto the skillet for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Finally, garnish with fresh parsley (optional), serve with sour cream (optional) and enjoy!
PRO TIP: Be sure to shred the cheeses yourself and avoid the pre-shredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way.
What Should I Serve This With?
This meal has everything you need right in one skillet. Keep the sides simple and serve this with a nice house salad.
Storage
Let the fajita rice cool and place it into an air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet Recipe
Equipment
- Large Skillet With A Lid
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 Small Red Onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 Small Red Bell Pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 Small Green Bell Pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 4 Tbs Tomato Paste
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken, diced
- 1 Oz Fajita Seasoning
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup White Minute Rice
- ¾ Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, hand shredded
- ¾ Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the onions and peppers. Season them with salt and pepper and sauté them until they are soft. This should take about 5-7 minutes
- Add the tomato paste and stir it into the vegetables for 2 minutes.
- Add in the diced rotisserie chicken and fajita seasoning packet.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and scrap any bits off that are stuck on the bottom of the pan. Bring it up to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the rice so that it’s fully submerged in the liquid. Turn the heat down to low and place a lid on top of the skillet.
- Let the rice cook for about 5 minutes or until it’s fully cooked and tender. Add more liquid if needed.
- Stir in half of the monetary and cheddar cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Turn the heat off and pop the lid onto the skillet for about 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Finally, garnish with fresh parsley (optional), serve with sour cream (optional) and enjoy!
Other Easy Tex Mex Meals
If you like super easy to make Tex Mex meals like this one, you have to try this Street Corn Chicken Enchiladas, Easy Taco Lasagna and Beef Enchilada Casserole.
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