Description
Chicken Fajita Pasta turns weeknight dinner into a colorful, flavorful feast. Everything cooks together easily for big flavor without the mess.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
Grains and Liquids:
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large pan, heating over medium heat until it shimmers and coats the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast to the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drop 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced bell peppers into the pan. Stir and toss for 2-3 minutes, allowing vegetables to become slightly tender but retain their bright color.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and your preferred amount of salt and pepper over the ingredients. Gently mix to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour 2 cups rice and 4 cups chicken broth into the pan, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let simmer for exactly 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 additional minutes to allow rice to absorb remaining moisture.
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork, mixing chicken and vegetables throughout the dish before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp to make this dish vegetarian or seafood-friendly.
- Choose brown rice for extra fiber and nutrients if watching your diet.
- Use fresh garlic and onions instead of powdered spices for a more robust flavor profile.
- Clean and prep all vegetables before starting to cook for smoother meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg