Southwest Chicken Fajitas and Spanish Rice

I made Southwest Chicken Fajitas last week in the...are you ready?...microwave! Yummy and easy! It is a recipe from The Pampered Chef (TPC) so you will see our tools mentioned in the recipe. The rice recipe is something that I adapted from several other recipes that I've come across over the years. I didn't have any of the boxed stuff at home so made my own. Turns out we like it better! And it's cheaper in the long run...always a nice thing. I started the rice before the fajitas to allow time for thorough liquid absorption.

Southwest Chicken Fajitas

1 lb. chicken breast or tenderloins
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
Olive Oil
Southwest Seasoning (TPC)
Tortillas
Cheddar cheese, opt
sour cream, opt
guacamole, opt

Cut red and green bell peppers into 1/4 inch slices and layer in the Deep Covered Baker (TPC...this is my magic pot...LOVE IT). Sprinkle Southwest Seasoning over the top. Cut onion into wedges with the Apple Wedger (TPC) and layer on top of peppers. Sprinkle another layer of Southwest Seasoning on top of onions.



Slice chicken into strips and layer on top of the onions. Drizzle olive oil over chicken and then sprinkle more Southwest Seasoning over the top of chicken.



Cover with lid and place in microwave. Cook for 12-15 minutes. Use thermometer to check temperature to ensure fully cooked. Rotate half way through if your microwave does not have a turntable.



Spanish Rice

1 TBS olive oil
1 1/2 cups instant rice (I used equal parts brown and white rice)
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 oz. can green chilies
1/2 tsp salt
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes (can use tomatoes with green chilies and omit the chilies mentioned above)
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

In a large saucepan over medium heat combine oil, rice, onion, red bell pepper and green chilies. Saute until onions are translucent.



Stir in salt, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Stir often so that rice does not stick. If the rice doesn't appear to be getting enough liquid add a some water or more tomato sauce. I did have to add about another 8 oz can worth of water.



Warm tortillas in the Large Micro Cooker (TPC) for 30 seconds. Layer onions, peppers, chicken, and toppings of your choice on tortillas. Serve with sour cream and guacamole. ENJOY!