Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake

Name: Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 125 Grams Chicken Breast; 70 Grams Red Bell Pepper; 40 Grams Long Grain White Rice; 10 Grams Cheddar; 0.25 Items Red Onion; 200 Milliliters Chicken Stock; 2 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning

An easy one-dish chicken fajita bake where everything cooks together in the oven - perfect for minimal cleanup!

Total time: 40min; 5 prep, 35 cook
Per serving: 412kcal; 41 g protein
Difficulty: Simple
Ingredients: £3.00; average cost

Gluten Free
High Protein

4.5 from 8 ratings

Nutrition per serving

This Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake recipe contains 412 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 41g of protein, 47g of carbohydrates, and 7g of fat, making it high in protein.

412kcal

Protein41g

Carbs47g

Fat7g

Fibre: 4g
Sugar: 7.1g
Saturated fat: 3.2g
Salt: 5g

Method

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Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F
In an oven-proof dish: Add the rice as the bottom layer, pour in the chicken stock, layer the raw sliced chicken breast strips
Slice the red bell pepper and red onion on top
Sprinkle everything with the Cajun seasoning
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes
Return to oven uncovered for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake: questions

How long does it take to make Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake?: This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.
Is Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake suitable for meal prep?: Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 41g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake?: The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Red Bell Pepper, Long Grain White Rice. This recipe is part of our Mexican cuisine collection.
Is Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake healthy?: This recipe contains 412 calories per serving with 41g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Easy Cheesy Chicken Fajita Rice Bake suitable for?: This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 41g of protein per serving.