Description
A delightful twist on traditional fajitas, offering an easy one-pan dinner that’s packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Avocado, sliced
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté the veggies for about 5 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring everything around for another minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked brown rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for about 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed, remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit covered for about 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the chicken and vegetable mixture, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, consider substituting quinoa or cauliflower rice for brown rice. This dish can easily accommodate various dietary needs with simple ingredient swaps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg