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fajita

A delicious chicken fajita rice recipe cooked in one pot, packed with vibrant veggies and flavorful spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 orange pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 avocado peeled and chopped
  • 1.5 cups salsa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 lime juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook for about 2 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  2. Add chopped onion (not the green onion), green pepper, yellow pepper, and orange pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Add salsa, chicken broth, and rice. Bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in chopped tomatoes, avocado, and shredded cheese. Cover again for a couple of minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lime juice.

Notes

This fajita rice dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, packed with fresh flavors and vibrant colors.