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Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole

Name: Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 91 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Total Time

1h 31m

26m prep · 65m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Hard

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This rice and chicken casserole is very easy to pull together and has a lot of flavor. Don't skip toasting the rice - it is an incredibly easy way to add just a hint of nuttiness and more depth of flavor. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, or whatever topping you prefer.

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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

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

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

Transfer to baking dish and place in an even layer over rice mixture. Pour in chicken broth and cover with aluminum foil.
6

Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
7

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