Description
Tex-Mex Fajita Rice Casserole is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings the fiesta to your dinner table! This hearty casserole features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all baked together with zesty diced tomatoes and gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it?s a flavorful meal everyone will love. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the boneless chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? the sliced bell peppers and chopped onion until soft.
- In the prepared baking dish, combine uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and saut?ed vegetables. Place the seasoned chicken on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg