Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet Recipe
This Queso Chicken Fajita Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal combining tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, seasoned perfectly with fajita spices, then simmered with rice, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Topped with creamy Gordo’s cheese dip, it delivers all the vibrant tastes of a classic Mexican restaurant dish in the comfort of your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Protein & Vegetables
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, diced
- 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
Seasoning & Oils
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Packet Fajita Seasoning
Rice & Liquids
- 2 cups Minute Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
Toppings
- Gordo’s Cheese Dip, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the diced onions along with the sliced red, green, and orange bell peppers. Stir regularly and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Cook Chicken with Seasoning: Add the diced chicken breasts to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle the packet of fajita seasoning evenly over the mixture. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the 2 cups of Minute rice, 8 ounces of tomato sauce, and 2 cups of chicken broth. Mix everything thoroughly and bring the skillet contents to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer and Absorb: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Cover the skillet to let the rice absorb the broth and flavors, finishing the cooking process off the heat.
- Top and Serve: Once the rice has absorbed the liquid, top the skillet with Gordo’s cheese dip as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this cheesy, vibrant one-pan meal.
Notes
- Gordo’s cheese dip adds an authentic Mexican restaurant flavor and creamy texture to the dish.
- Check the rice package instructions as broth-to-rice ratio may vary depending on the rice brand.
- Minute rice is used for a quick cooking time, but regular rice can substitute with adjusted cooking times.
Keywords: Queso Chicken Fajita, Skillet Dinner, Mexican Chicken Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Fajita Skillet
