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Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet in a Pan

Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy cheese sauce for a crowd-pleasing dinner option.


Ingredients

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3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts diced

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

½ Yellow Onion diced

1 Red Bell Pepper cut into strips

1 Green Bell Pepper cut into strips

1 Orange Bell Pepper cut into strips

1 Packet Fajita Seasoning

2 cups Minute Rice

2 cups Chicken Broth

8 ounces Tomato Sauce

Gordos Cheese Dip


Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Stir in the onion and bell peppers, cooking until they are tender.
  • Sprinkle the fajita seasoning over the mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add rice, chicken broth, and tomato sauce, stirring well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in Gordos cheese dip until melted and combined.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize your fajita toppings with sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet, chicken fajitas, one-pan meal, easy dinner, skillet dinner