Description
BBQ Ranch Chicken Skillet Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender, juicy chicken with a creamy ranch sauce and smoky BBQ flavor. The dish is finished with fluffy rice, creating a comforting and satisfying experience that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables: 1 cup bell peppers, diced; 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh; 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- Liquids: 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Spices: 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: 1/4 cup green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced bell peppers, corn, and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth to the skillet and warm over low heat until heated through.
- For a lighter version, substitute the ranch dressing with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
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