Description
This Easy Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole is a flavorful, one-dish meal featuring tender chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, seasoned with fajita spices, and baked with cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 packet or 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in fajita seasoning and cook for 1 more minute.
- In a greased baking dish, combine uncooked rice, chicken mixture, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes (if using).
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese evenly over the top, and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Optional vegetables can be adjusted according to preference.
- Use cooked rice to shorten bake time.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired