Description
A delicious one-pan Mexican chicken and rice dish, full of flavor and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 20 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles (2 (10-ounce) cans)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- sl sliced green onions
- chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. A little charring here is nice to add flavor.
- Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and cooked chicken.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, about 15 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low, sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with optional garnishes and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be topped with additional cheese and fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Customize the spices according to your preference for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg