Description
One-Pot Chicken Taco Rice is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and fluffy rice, all cooked together for a harmonious flavor explosion. The texture is a delightful mix of juicy chicken and perfectly cooked grains, while the aroma of cumin and chili wafts through the air, inviting you to dig in.
Ingredients
- Protein: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Grains: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- Liquids: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup salsa
- Spices: 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: 1 cup shredded cheese; 1 avocado, diced; fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, salsa, black beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the dish to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: one-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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