One Pot Chicken Fajita Rice

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add diced onions and bell peppers, cook until softened.
  3. 3Add grated garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4Add chicken mini fillets and cook until browned on all sides.
  5. 5Stir in chopped tomatoes, black beans, tomato puree, fajita seasoning mix, sweet paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Add washed and drained rice to the pot and stir until well combined.
  7. 7Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  8. 8Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  9. 9Remove from heat, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  10. 10Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken mini fillets, uncooked
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 180 g easy cook long grain rice, washed and drained
  • 2 large vine tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 0.5 can black beans, washed and drained
  • 25 g tomato puree
  • 1 sachet Old El Paso fajita seasoning mix (roasted tomato and pepper)
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste salt
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable stock (made up from stock cube)
  • 90 g grated mature cheddar cheese
  • chopped parsley for garnishing

Equipment

pot