Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole Recipe

Active Time::15 mins

Bake Time::45 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

2 limes, zested and juiced

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch slices

2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced

1 large red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fajita seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 ½ cups chicken broth

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Add uncooked rice to a dry saucepan over medium; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is fragrant and no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.

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Transfer to an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice; mix until combined.

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Place chicken, bell peppers, onion, fajita seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.

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Transfer to baking dish and place in an even layer over rice mixture. Pour in chicken broth and cover with aluminum foil.

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Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.

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Remove from oven, uncover, and top with desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

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