Chicken Fajita Rice One Skillet

Need an easy dinner idea? Don’t miss our Fajita Style Easy Chicken and Rice Recipe! This one-pot skillet meal is ideal for a busy weeknight.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes Servings: 2 Servings

What’s better than a home-cooked easy chicken and rice recipe? A home-cooked fajita-style Easy Chicken And Rice Recipe is also a skillet meal that requires little effort. This one-skillet chicken recipe is my go-to chicken dinner of the week decade.

Looking for more easy rice bowl dinner inspiration? Also, try my One Pot Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya, One Pan Delicious Steak & Cheese Wraps, and this takeout-inspired Simple and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken!

Why You Will Love This One-Pan Fajita and Rice Recipe

This hearty Mexican-inspired recipe needs just a few ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes flat. I am talking tender chicken, pepper, and rice all rolled into one meal.

Ingredients Needed

Please note the full list of ingredients and printable recipes listed below. 

• Chicken breasts – The star of the show. You can, if you like, choose dark meat or a combination of white and dark meat. For convenience, we buy chicken breast.
• Veggies – Include red, orange, and yellow bell pepper and red onion, thinly sliced.
• Lime – Adds a refreshing citrus taste to a savory dish.
• Fresh parsley and cilantro – This is a must and makes this recipe so good. Fresh is best.
• Seasonings include – Fresh garlic cloves, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt & pepper.
• Rice – Anything goes. You can choose your favorite. We often switch it up from Jasime to white.

Optional add-ins

• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Guacamole

How to Make This Meal

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, slice chicken breasts into thinner strips.

STEP TWO: Saute sliced chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned, about 2-3 mins

STEP THREE: Next, add peppers, onion, garlic, seasonings, and a squeeze of lime. Mix, saute an additional 5 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Add the water and rice and stir. Then place in the oven covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

STEP FIVE: Prior to serving, top with chopped parsley, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

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Other Great Dinner Recipes:

Simple and Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Ginger Garlic Pork Meatballs

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