Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the rice and fajita seasoning, stirring until the rice is well-coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the queso cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
For a twist, consider using brown rice or swapping in ground turkey for a leaner option. Garnish with cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg