Stove Top Chicken Fajitas
How about a quick, easy meal for dinner?
(This was for two servings; double if needed!)
Here’s what you’ll need:
- large chicken breast
- 1 tbsp of oil (avocado, olive, etc.)
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 full onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup of rice
- 2 tbsp of fajita mix (I also used other seasonings for additional flavor: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder)
- 1/2 cup of mild cheddar shredded cheese
Directions:
For vegetables 🧅🧄🫑
1. Cut up your onions, garlic, and peppers.
2. Add a tbsp of fajita mix to your vegetables.
3. Put oil into a pan and toss in onions and peppers to sear until soft.
4. Add in garlic, stirring until fragrant. (Add more oil if needed)
For chicken🍗
1. Cut chicken into small pieces as shown to cook faster.
2. Season with 1 tbsp of fajita mix.
3. Put oil in a pan and sear the chicken on each side until fully cooked. (Up to 7 minutes TOTAL depending on slicing size)
4. Shred the chicken and put aside.
For rice 🍚
1. Pour rice into a pan.
2. Cover the rice with water (I just eye how much water I need-usually a bit more water than rice)
3. Put some garlic in there and stir for additional flavor.
4. Make sure rice is simmering, then put a lid over the rice for twenty minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. If the rice is finished, stir, and put it aside.
Let’s put it all together 🧅🧄🫑🍗🍚🧀:
1. In your vegetable mix, add your chicken and rice, adding a little more oil as needed.
2. I added a few more seasonings for flavor (listed above)⬆️
3. Add cheese, letting it melt into the mixture.
LET COOL AND ENJOY!
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One of the best parts about making stove top chicken fajitas is how versatile and quick the process is, making it ideal for busy weeknights when you want something hearty without spending hours cooking. When I first made this recipe, I appreciated how using sliced chicken breast sped up the cooking time so the meat was juicy yet fully cooked in just about 7 minutes. Searing the onions and bell peppers in a good quality oil, like avocado or olive oil, really brings out their natural sweetness and soft texture. Adding garlic cloves just before they're done cooking creates that wonderful aroma that fills the kitchen and enhances flavor. What’s great is you can adjust the amount of fajita mix or add your favorite spices like paprika or chili powder to suit your spice preference. I also love cooking the rice with some garlic stirred in—it infuses the grains with subtle flavor and adds depth to the dish. Covering it and simmering gently avoids mushiness and yields fluffy rice to pair perfectly with the chicken and vegetables. Once all components are ready, mixing the chicken, sautéed veggies, and rice in the same pan allows the flavors to meld. Adding shredded mild cheddar cheese at the end and letting it melt slowly creates a creamy texture that ties every element together. Serving this with warm tortillas or as a standalone bowl offers a delicious and wholesome meal. Overall, this stove top chicken fajitas recipe is not only quick and easy but also customizable and satisfying. It’s a great go-to dinner recipe that’s full of vibrant colors, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors while being practical for everyday home cooking.
Ooo I can’t wait to make this!!