Best 5 Fajita Chicken And Rice Bake With Nacho Topping Recipes
**Fajita Chicken and Rice Bake with Nacho Topping: A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite**
Welcome to a culinary journey where Mexican flavors dance harmoniously with the comforting goodness of a casserole. The Fajita Chicken and Rice Bake with Nacho Topping is a symphony of zesty fajita-seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, melted cheese, and a crunchy nacho topping that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or casual gatherings with friends and family. In this recipe collection, you'll find variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs, including a vegetarian version and a gluten-free option. Get ready to embark on a fiesta of flavors with this ultimate fajita chicken and rice bake extravaganza!
EASY CHICKEN FAJITA RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, olive oil, long grain rice, chicken broth, chicken tender, tomato, cilantro, cheese, lime wedge
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine spices to make fajita seasoning, or use store-bought.
- In a large bowl, combine, onion, peppers, and chicken.
- Add oil and seasoning, and mix until seasoning is fully incorporated.
- In a casserole dish, add rice and chicken broth. Then lay down all veggies and chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 50-55 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- Serve with tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 5 grams
ONE DISH CHICKEN FAJITA AND RICE BAKE
If you love easy meals, this one dish chicken fajita and rice bake is what dreams are made of. This entire meal takes just minutes to prep, and everything cooks all at once in the oven; no boiling water for rice, no searing chicken on the stove top, so that means no cleaning pots and pans after this meal. Tender fluffy yellow rice, tender chunks of seasoned chicken breast, and soft peppers and onions make this the perfect all-in-one meal, no side dish required.
Provided by Steph
Categories dinner lunch Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Pour the contents of the rice package into the baking dish.
- Pour the water over the rice, and stir to combine.
- Thinly slice the peppers and onions.
- Slice the chicken breast into pieces (each full chicken breast should be sliced into approximately 4 pieces).
- Add the peppers, onions, and chicken to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine all of the spices in a small bowl, and then sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken, peppers and onions.
- Toss the spices together with the chicken, peppers and onions using your hands.
- Pour the seasoned chicken, peppers and onions on top of the rice.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- After one hour, remove the foil and toss in the fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup rice and veggies, 2/3 cup chicken, Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g
LOADED CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, lime, tortilla chips, pepper jack cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Provided by Robert Broadfoot
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Add the chicken breast to a bowl and season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and cook chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, and transfer into a bowl.
- Heat another tablespoon of oil, add the onions and cook for a couple minutes until onions are slightly translucent.
- Add the garlic and peppers and cook slightly, then remove from heat. Transfer garlic and peppers to the chicken bowl, then top with lime juice.
- Lay down half the tortilla chips on the skillet, followed by half the fajita mixture, and top with pepper Jack and cheddar cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake until the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
- Add your choice of topping (optional).
- Nutrition Calories: 1799 Fat: 106 grams Carbs: 165 grams Fiber: 18 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 59 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1213 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 70 grams, Sugar 10 grams
FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET
Make these chicken fajitas for the whole family, in only 30 minutes.
Provided by Knorr
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE WITH NACHO TOPPING
I was trying to find a healthy, flavourful meal and this hit the spot. The topping is not quite so healthy but the crushed nachos give the meal a well-balanced flavour.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
- Start boiling the rice in 2 cups of water, covered. This should take 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup water and fajita seasoning.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, corn and garlic.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked and the liquid has mostly reduced.
- Add the salsa to the chicken mixture in the pan and stir.
- When the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid, add the rice to the chicken salsa mixture and stir. Pour into a 10x6 or equivalent baking tray.
- Top with 1 cup of the cheese.
- Crush the nachos into crumbs and scatter evenly over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until bubbling.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the kitchen.
- Use a Large Skillet: You'll need a large skillet to cook the chicken and vegetables. A 12-inch skillet is a good size.
- Cook the Chicken in Batches: If you're using a large skillet, you may need to cook the chicken in batches. This will help prevent the chicken from overcrowding and steaming instead of browning.
- Season the Chicken Generously: Don't be afraid to season the chicken liberally with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. This will help give the chicken lots of flavor.
- Cook the Vegetables Until Tender-Crisp: You want the vegetables to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch to them. Cook them for about 5 minutes, or until they are just starting to soften.
- Use a Good Quality Nacho Topping: The nacho topping is what really makes this dish special. Use a nacho topping that you enjoy the flavor of.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The chicken and vegetables will start to lose their flavor if they sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This fajita chicken and rice bake is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try.
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