Baked Fajita Chicken & Rice 🍗🔥

Baked Fajita Chicken & Rice 🍗🔥

Baked Fajita Chicken & Rice 🍗🔥

If you love bold, smoky fajita flavors but don’t feel like standing over the stove… this baked fajita chicken and rice is about to be your new go-to. Everything cooks in ONE pan, soaking up all that buttery, seasoned goodness. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients đź›’

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 can French onion soup
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter, sliced
  • 1–2 cups fajita veggies (bell peppers + onions)
  • Phattykoo’s Everything Seasoning (to taste)
  • Fajita seasoning (to taste)

Instructions 👩🏽🍳

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Season the chicken
    Generously season chicken thighs with Phattykoo’s Everything Seasoning and fajita seasoning. Set aside.

  3. Build your base
    In a large baking dish, add:

    • uncooked rice
    • fajita veggies
    • French onion soup
    • chicken broth

    Mix everything together evenly.

  4. Add butter + chicken
    Slice the stick of butter and distribute across the rice mixture.
    Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top.
  5. Bake
    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Finish & fluff
    Remove from oven, fluff the rice, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips for Flavor đź’ˇ

  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end for a true fajita vibe
  • Want a little kick? Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños
  • Swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred (adjust cook time slightly)

Serving Suggestions 🍽️

Serve this with:

  • Warm tortillas for a fajita-style plate
  • Sour cream, guac, or shredded cheese
  • A simple side salad for balance

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