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Ingredients
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1 ¼ cups long-grain white rice
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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2 limes, zested and juiced
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch slices
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2 small bell peppers, thinly sliced
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1 large red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 ½ cups chicken broth
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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.
Recipe developed by Liv Dansky
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
256 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
30g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 256 | |
% 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.