One Pan Chicken Fajita and Rice Skillet

This One Pan Chicken Fajita and Rice Skillet is an easy gluten free dinner recipe made with seasoned chicken, colorful peppers, onions, and fluffy rice. Everything cooks together in one skillet, making it perfect for a busy weeknight when you want a family-friendly meal without a lot of dishes. Top it with avocado, salsa, fresh cilantro, cheese, or a squeeze of lime for even more fajita flavor.

Why You'll Love This One Pan Chicken Fajita Skillet

There are plenty of reasons to add this easy skillet dinner to your weekly meal rotation!

• One pan: Everything cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup.
• Gluten free: Just make sure your seasonings and broth are gluten free.
• Family friendly: It's easy to customize with everyone's favorite toppings.
• Easy weeknight dinner: The ingredients are simple and the meal comes together in just 30 minutes.
• Full of flavor: Fajita seasoning, peppers, onions, and lime give the chicken and rice plenty of flavor.
• Easy to customize: Make it spicy, add more vegetables, or change up the toppings.
• Great leftovers: The leftovers make an easy lunch the next day or meal prep for the week!

Ingredients You'll Need

One of the best things about this gluten free chicken fajita skillet is that the ingredient list is simple.

You'll need:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Bell peppers
• Long-grain white rice
• Gluten free chicken broth
• Tomato Sauce
• Homemade Gluten free fajita seasoning: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Fresh lime juice

For serving, you can add shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños, and lime wedges.

Can I Make This Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet Dairy Free?

Yes! The skillet itself is naturally dairy free.

If you want to add cheese or sour cream, use your favorite dairy-free alternatives or simply leave them off.

Avocado, salsa, fresh cilantro, and lime are delicious dairy-free toppings that add lots of flavor!

If you're looking for more easy gluten free meals, I think you'll also love my Homemade Gluten Free Hamburger Helper and this One Pan Chicken Sausage Risotto Skillet Dinner.

Be sure to also browse through my entire collection of gluten free 30 minute meals for even more recipe inspiration!

How to Make One Pan Chicken Fajita Rice Skillet

1. Season the chicken

Cut the chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the outside. The chicken doesn't need to be completely cooked through yet. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the peppers and onions

Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the same skillet.

Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Using the same skillet helps keep the cleanup to a minimum while also adding extra flavor from the browned chicken.

4. Add the rice and Seasonings

Stir the seasonings and the uncooked rice into the skillet. Mix well.

Cook for about a minute, stirring occasionally. This gives the rice a chance to lightly toast before adding the liquid.

5. Add the broth and tomato Sauce

Pour the gluten free chicken broth into the skillet.

Add the tomato sauce and the fajita seasoning. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Those browned bits add even more flavor to the finished dish.

6. Cover and simmer

Bring to a gentle boil then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.

Let everything simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is completely cooked through.

Try not to lift the lid too often while the rice is cooking. Keeping the skillet covered helps the rice cook properly.

7. Let it rest

Once the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat.

Keep it covered and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes.

Then fluff the rice gently with a fork and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

8. Add your favorite toppings

If you're adding cheese, sprinkle it over the top and cover the skillet for another minute or two until the cheese melts.

Finish with fresh cilantro and your favorite fajita toppings.

What Can I Serve with Chicken Fajita and Rice?

Because this recipe includes both protein and rice, it can easily be served as a complete meal.

If you'd like to add a few sides, try:

• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Pico de gallo
• Black beans
• Corn
• A simple green salad
• Tortilla chips with gluten free salsa
• Gluten free tortillas

You can also serve the chicken and rice with extra avocado and fresh lime for a simple, filling dinner.

How to Store Leftovers

Allow leftovers to cool and transfer them to an airtight container.

Store the chicken and rice in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before serving.

Leftovers make an easy lunch and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a splash of chicken broth or water if the rice seems dry when reheating.

You can also turn leftovers into a quick gluten free fajita bowl by adding avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!

Let's eat!