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Simple Way to Chicken Fajita Casserole With Rice

How to make chicken fajitas.

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

A great use for leftover chicken or turkey.

Recipe Summary One-Pot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

Tender chicken, onions, and sweet peas cook together with long-grain rice in a Cheddar-rich, thyme-scented sauce for a fast and hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients | Chicken Fajita Casserole With Rice

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Directions

  • Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add rice and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, milk, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Season with pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so that rice doesn't stick to the pot. Add chicken, stir to combine, and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add more water if the rice absorbs it all before becoming tender.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Remove pot from heat. Stir in peas and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Taste and season with more salt to taste. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Place under the broiler and cook until cheese turns golden brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • Instead of browning the top, you can just cover the pot after adding the last bit of cheese and set aside for 5 minutes. The steam from the rice will melt the cheese.
  • Info | Chicken Fajita Casserole With Rice

    prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

    TAG : One-Pot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole

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    Chicken Fajita Casserole With Rice : In a casserole dish, add rice and chicken broth.