Description
This One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice Skillet is a vibrant dish bursting with flavors and textures. The tender chicken melds beautifully with the fluffy rice, while the spices create a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Grains:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Spices:
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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 2 months.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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