One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice Fajita Skillet
Ingredients
- Spice mixture
- Cumin1 ½ tsp
- Coriander seed · ground1 ½ tsp
- Chili powder1 ½ tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Oregano1 tsp
- Garlic powder½ tsp
- Cayenne pepper¼ tsp
- Black pepper · ground
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless1 ½ lb
- Extra virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Onion · sliced1
- Bell pepper · sliced3
- Garlic · minced3
- Turmeric · grated1–2 tbsp
- Rice · rinsed drained1 cup
- Chicken broth1 ¾ cups
- Sweet corn¾ cups
- Black bean · drained rinsed1 can
- Cheese · shredded¾ cups
- Cilantro · chopped⅓ cups
- Scallion · thinly sliced2
- Lime1
- Greek yoghurt
- Avocado · sliced
- Salsa
- Jalapeño chili
- Pickled red onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the cumin, coriander, chili powder, paprika, salt, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne (if using) and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to coat it.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe large Dutch oven or 3.5-quart braiser over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to low, add another tablespoon of oil, then cook the onion and bell peppers, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the turmeric, garlic and remaining spice mix and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice and stir for 30 seconds to coat.
- Stir in the broth, corn and black beans. Nestle the chicken and any juices from the plate into the rice mixture and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven, top with the cheese, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onion and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
Summarized from Ambitious Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.
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