# One-Pan Creamy Fajita Chicken & Chorizo Rice Bake

This cheesy one-pan rice bake is perfect for colder weather and cozy midweek dinners.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g cooking chorizo
- 1 chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 0.5 onion
- 1 bell peppers
- 1 garlic cloves
- 0.5 tbsp fajita seasoning (or a mix of smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, oregano)
- 125 g long-grain rice
- 250 ml chicken stock
- 100 ml passata (or chopped tomatoes)
- 50 ml double cream (or cream cheese for extra richness)
- 50 g grated cheddar or mozzarella (or a mix)
- Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
- Salt
- black pepper

## Instructions

1. Chop the onion.
2. Chop the bell peppers.
3. Mince the garlic cloves.
4. Chop the fresh parsley or coriander.
5. Remove the casing from the chorizo.
6. Slice and dice the chorizo.
7. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
8. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof pan.
9. Add the diced chorizo slices and fry until they release their oils, then remove and set aside.
10. In the same pan, add the chicken and brown all over. Remove and set aside.
11. Wash the long-grain rice under running water.
12. Add the chopped onion and peppers to the pan and cook until softened.
13. Stir in the minced garlic and fajita seasoning, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
14. Stir in the washed rice so it gets coated in the spices and oils.
15. Pour in the chicken stock and passata, stirring well.
16. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
17. Return the chicken and chorizo to the pan, stirring everything together.
18. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and transfer to the oven at 180°C / 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
19. Remove from the oven, stir through the double cream.
20. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top, then return to the oven uncovered for 5-10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
21. Scatter over chopped parsley.

## Equipment

- large oven-proof pan or casserole dish
- knife
- chopping board
- spatula
- colander
- fork

## Tips

- Serve straight from the pot with a crisp salad or warm tortillas on the side.
- Use cream cheese for extra richness.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomjustcooks/video/7548133608230341920
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7bfabec1-ca23-4145-ab85-eeb503782f97
- Extracted: 2025-09-24

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