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5 from 4 votes

Easy One Pot Fajita Seasoned Rice

Bring all the flavor of your favorite restaurant dish to the comfort of your own home with this Easy One Pot Fajita Seasoned Rice! Loaded with warm spices, fresh, vegetables, and chicken, it’s a budget-friendly meal that’s ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, meal prep
Cuisine: American, Mexican, tex mex
Keyword: chicken and rice, easy one pot meal, fajita chicken, seasoned rice
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast diced
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups rinsed rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • Optional: cilantro and lime juice for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauté the chicken, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper over medium heat, stirring to combine. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
    2 pounds chicken breast, 1 red onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Add peppers, and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until soft.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper
  • Pour the rice and water into the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil. Then, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20-22 minutes or until the water has almost completely evaporated and the rice is tender.
    2 cups rinsed rice, 2 1/2 cups water
  • Top with fresh cilantro and lime juice, and serve warm.
    Optional: cilantro and lime juice for garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg