Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ¼cupslong-grain white rice
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½cupchopped fresh cilantro leaves
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2limes, zested and juiced
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1 ½poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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2smallbell peppers, thinly sliced
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1largered onion, thinly sliced
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2tablespoonsfajita seasoning
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2tablespoonsolive oil
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1 ½teaspoonskosher salt
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½teaspoonground black pepper
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1 ½cupschicken broth
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1lime, cut into wedges
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Add uncooked rice to a dry saucepan over medium; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is fragrant and no longer translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Transfer to an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking dish and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice; mix until combined.
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Place chicken, bell peppers, onion, fajita seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
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Transfer to baking dish and place in an even layer over rice mixture. Pour in chicken broth and cover with aluminum foil.
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Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
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Remove from oven, uncover, and top with desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe8 | |
| Calories256 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g |
6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g |
4% |
| Cholesterol 51mg |
17% |
| Sodium 743mg |
32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g |
11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
6% |
| Protein 23g |
45% |
| Potassium 353mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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