Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired “creamy fajita chicken one-pot rice” delivers bold flavors in a single skillet. Peppers, spices, and tender chicken meld into a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic until vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce rice to the skillet, stirring to coat with vegetable mixture and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then sprinkle cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Bring liquid to a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid and allow rice to simmer quietly for 18-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice reaches a fluffy consistency.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the skillet, gently folding into rice mixture to ensure even distribution and reheat.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Opt for long-grain white rice to ensure the perfect texture and prevent mushiness during cooking.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent rice from sticking or burning.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy consistency.
- Enhance protein variety by substituting chicken with shrimp, beef, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg