Dinner for 6

Chicken Fajita Rice

Name: Chicken Fajita Rice
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 white onion; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper; 1 clove minced garlic; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cups rotisserie chicken; 1 can (4 1/2 oz) old el paso diced green chiles; 1 lime; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; cilantro for garnish (optional); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream

$6.27for 430 minServes 6

Chicken, peppers, rice, and green chiles simmer in one pan with warm spices, then finish with cheese and lime.

Chicken Fajita Rice with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Broth, 23 oz$0.07/oz typical	23 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 3.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.44Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Enchilada, 4.5 oz$0.16/oz typical	4.5 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.40

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Budget Family Dinners One-pot

Typical price

$1.57 per serving$6.27 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 white onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups rotisserie chicken
1 can (4 1/2 oz) old el paso diced green chiles
1 lime
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
cilantro for garnish (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps

Melt butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook onion and bell peppers for 4 minutes.
Add garlic, rice, salt, cumin, and chili powder, then stir for 1 minute.
Pour in broth, cover the skillet, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir in chicken, green chiles, and sour cream, then cover and cook for 4 minutes.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Top with cheddar, cover for 2 minutes to melt it, and squeeze lime over the rice.

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