Chicken Fajita Skillet
This Chicken Fajita Skillet is packed with flavor! It starts on the stove top and then finishes baking in the oven - this easy one-pan meal is perfect for weeknight cooking!
Servings: 6
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Fajita Skillet
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers thinly sliced (I used 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1¾ cup water
- ½ Tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- {optional} sour cream
Instructions
For the Chicken Marinade
- Using a small bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients (except for chicken); whisk together until fully combined.
- Use a fork to pierce each chicken breast in several places and then place the chicken breasts in a large glass baking dish. Pour marinade on top of chicken breasts, turning several times to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For the Fajita Skillet
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a large cast iron skillet, add oil and place over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and slice into ½” slices. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice; stir until well combined. Continue sautéing for 6-7 more minutes.
- Add rice and water; stir until well combined. Transfer skillet into oven; cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Remove skillet from oven and add lime juice and chopped cilantro; stir until well combined. If desired, add a spoonful of sour cream on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2460IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg