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chicken fajitas

Delicious homemade chicken fajitas with colorful peppers and onions, all cooked in foil for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 sheets aluminum foil
  • 1 cup white minute rice
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 avocado sliced avocados
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup cilantro

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray the foil sheets with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Prepare the rice by combining rice, water, and fajitas seasoning mix in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Distribute the rice mixture evenly over each sheet of foil using a slotted spoon.
  4. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and rub with fajitas seasoning. Place over the rice.
  5. Arrange peppers and onions around the chicken. Drizzle olive oil over everything.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheeses evenly over each chicken breast.
  7. Fold the foil sides over the chicken, sealing the packets. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 30 to 33 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Remove from oven, open the packets carefully, and broil for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  10. Squeeze lime juice over the cooked packets. Garnish with avocado slices, sour cream, and cilantro.

Notes

Enjoy this flavorful and easy chicken fajitas meal made in foil for minimal cleanup.