Chicken Fajita Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 1 orange pepper chopped
• 2 cups COOKED rice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can of salsa style tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar jack
• Salsa
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine chicken, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, lime juice and honey in large ziploc bag. Place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large oven proof skillet over medium high heat and cook chicken until just starting to brown; approximately 4-5 minutes. Add onions and peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, salsa style tomatoes and top with shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with salsa and sour cream