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 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 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'
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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.
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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.
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Transfer to baking dish, covering rice mixture in an equal layer. Add the chicken broth, then cover with foil.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, in a preheated oven.
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Take out of the oven, uncover, and add desired toppings on top. Accompany with wedges of lime.more detail for recipes:https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8515531/chicken-fajita-rice-casserole/
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