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Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet

Delicious Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet for Easy Family Dinners

Experience the flavor celebration of Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet, perfect for family dinners without sacrificing taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Let It Sit 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American-Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into small pieces for quicker cooking
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil if desired
  • 1 medium yellow onion can substitute with white or red onions
  • 2 cups bell peppers (red, green, orange) can swap for other veggies
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning store-bought or homemade
For the Base
  • 1 cup Minute Rice or other quick grains
  • 1 cup chicken broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup tomato sauce can substitute diced tomatoes or tomato puree
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Gordos Cheese Dip or any cheese dip or melted cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the diced yellow onion and a mix of colorful bell peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the peppers start to soften.
  2. Add the diced boneless skinless chicken breasts to the skillet, sprinkling fajita seasoning generously over the top. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, stir in uncooked Minute Rice, followed by the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Mix everything thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and cover the skillet with a lid. Let the skillet sit for 5 minutes, allowing the rice to soak up the remaining liquid and puff up.
  5. Uncover the skillet and spoon the Gordos Cheese Dip over the top. Allow it to melt and blend with the chicken and rice mixture.
  6. Carefully stir the melted cheese into the Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet to combine all the ingredients. Serve warm and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat by thawing overnight in the fridge and warming on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth.

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