29/01/2026
Chicken Fajita Rice Bake 🌶️
An easy, all-in-one dinner that’s packed with flavour and perfect for busy weeknights. One dish, minimal prep, and everyone can customise their own bowl 🙌
Chicken Fajita Rice Bake (Serves 6)
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 chicken breasts, diced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large red capsicum, chopped
• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 carrots, grated
• 300 g (1½ cups) long-grain rice
• 30 g taco seasoning
• 750 ml (3 cups) chicken stock
• 375 g jar mild chunky salsa
• 200 g (2 cups) grated pizza cheese
• 200 g (¾ cup) light sour cream
• Guacamole, tomato, cucumber & lettuce to serve
Method
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 190°C fan-forced. Grease an 8-cup baking dish.
2️⃣ Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Cook chicken, onion & capsicum until chicken is almost cooked.
3️⃣ Add tomatoes, carrot & rice. Cook 1–2 mins. Stir through taco seasoning.
4️⃣ Remove from heat. Add stock, salsa & 1 cup of cheese.
5️⃣ Transfer to baking dish. Dollop sour cream over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6️⃣ Cover with foil and bake 30–35 mins until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. Remove foil for the last 5 mins.
7️⃣ Rest 10 mins, then serve topped with guac and fresh veg 🥑🥗
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