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Fajita Chili

Fajita Chili is a delightful twist on traditional chili, bringing together the vibrant flavors of fajitas and the comforting warmth of a hearty stew. This dish is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying, yet you want to keep it fresh and exciting. With tender strips of chicken breast seasoned…
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breastscut into thin strips
  • 1 tbspMexican seasoning blendsodium free
  • 2 tbspolive oildivided
  • 1 mediumoniondived
  • 2 red and/or green bell pepperschopped
  • 32 ozlow-sodium chicken brothdivided
  • 1 packageKnorr® Fiesta Sides™ – Spanish Rice
  • 4 cupslow-sodium pinto beansand or black beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

Instructions

  • Season the 1 lb chicken strips with 1 tbsp Mexican seasoning blend.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped bell peppers and the medium onion (prepared as you prefer) to the pan with the chicken and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken, peppers, and onion to a plate and set aside.
  • Wipe the pan briefly if desired, then heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Pour in 2 cups of the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add the Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ – Spanish Rice to the boiling broth and prepare according to the package directions (cover and simmer for 7 minutes).
  • After the rice has cooked, return the chicken, peppers, and onion to the pan. Stir in the 4 cups drained and rinsed beans and the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth (you should have used 2 cups earlier and have 2 cups left from the 32 oz).
  • Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered or partially covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are combined.
  • Serve hot.

Equipment

  • large saucepan or Dutch oven