Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups long-grain white rice
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 limes , zested and juiced
• 1.5 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
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 lime , cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

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