Rice Casserole with Chicken Fajita

 This flavorful rice and chicken casserole comes together quickly and is packed with flavor. Toasting the rice is a very simple technique to give a subtle nuttiness and additional flavor depth, so don't skip it. Add your favorite topping, such as diced tomatoes, sour cream, or shredded Cheddar cheese.

Ingredients:

1. 1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
2. ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3. 2 limes, zested and juiced
4. 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch slices
5. 2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced
6. 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
7. 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
8. 2 tablespoons olive oil
9. 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
10. ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
11. 1 ½ cups chicken broth
12. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

Step: No: o1

Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Step: No: o2

Place the raw rice in a dry saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the rice is aromatic and no longer translucent'

Step: No: o3

Transfer to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish that has not been greased. Add the lime zest, juice, and cilantro and toss to blend.

Step: No: o4

In a big bowl, combine the chicken, bell peppers, onion, fajita spice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the meat and veggies equally.

Step: No: o5

Transfer to baking dish, covering rice mixture in an equal layer. Add the chicken broth, then cover with foil.

Step: No: o6

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, in a preheated oven.

Step: No: o7

Take out of the oven, uncover, and add desired toppings on top. Accompany with wedges of lime.

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