Chicken Fajita Skillet
Made in one pan, this creamy Mexican flavored chicken dish has all the wonderful flavors of fajitas. A perfect family dinner recipe any time!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup diced green pepper
- ½ cup diced red pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup raw white rice
- 1 Tbsp low sodium chicken bouillon
- 2 ¾ cups water
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 cups of diced cooked chicken
- 1 4.5 oz can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garnish: avocados tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, lime, peppers
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute onion in 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the peppers and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in the garlic.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, bouillon, water, sour cream, chicken, green chilies, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or till rice is tender, stirring once or twice.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top. Replace the lid and cook till cheese melts.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 853mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2mg
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