This super kid friendly one pan chicken fajita rice has all the flavors of traditional fajitas, but in a one pan meal that takes just minutes to prepare.
Course: rice, Sides
Cuisine: Clean Eating
Keyword: One Pan Chicken Fajita Rice
Author: Stephanie
Ingredients
1CupBrown rice
1Large Skinless chicken breast Butterflied and diced into small pieces
1Onion Peeled and diced
1Red bell pepper Cut into small diced pieces
1Yellow bell pepper Cut into small diced pieces
1CupBlack beans Tinned, drained and rinsed
4CupsChicken broth Add this in half first, then add more as you need it
2tbspOlive oilTo fry the chicken
1Lime Cut into wedges, to serve
Fajita Mix
1tspSweet paprika
½tspGround Cumin
½tspOregano
½tspGround Coriander
¼tsp Onion powder
½tspChilli powder Optional
Instructions
In a large skillet add 1 tbsp of the Olive oil and heat over a medium-high heat. Cook your chicken, this takes very little time as the pieces are so small, and then put to one side
Add the other tbsp of olive oil to the pan and turn the heat to low-medium. Add the onions and cook gently for 5 minutes not allowing them to burn. Then add the bell peppers and cook for another couple of minutes
Sprinkle your fajita mix over the ingredients and stir though, add the black beans and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often
Pour half your broth into the pan and then add the rice in an even layer making sure all the rice is under the liquid. As the rice cooked and absorbs the broth, add more a little at a time to make sure the rice is submerged
Simmer gently for 35-40 minutes with a lid on, adding your chicken back in 5 minutes before the end of cooking and stirring through to combine
Give the food a really good mix through, make sure the rice is cooked how you like it and then serve with a wedge of lime on the side