Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet

Name: Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 packet fajita seasoning; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups minute rice; queso dip, to taste

A quick and easy one-pan meal, this Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet combines seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and rice in a savory tomato sauce, all topped with a generous layer of creamy queso dip. It's a perfect 30-minute dinner for any weeknight.

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 packet fajita seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups minute rice
queso dip, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and chopped onion.
2
Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
3
Add the cut-up chicken breast to the skillet with the vegetables.
4
Season with one packet of fajita seasoning and mix well to coat everything.
5
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
6
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth.
7
Add the minute rice to the skillet and stir to combine everything.
8
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes.
9
Turn off the heat, cover the skillet, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb all the liquid.
10
Drizzle with queso dip as desired before serving.