Mexican Chicken and Rice loaded with veggies and beans, all made in one skillet for easy cleanup. With similar flavors as our Mexican chicken soup, this one pot dinner idea will be a hit with the family.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken and rice, easy dinner, skillet dinner
Season the chicken pieces with taco seasoning, ensuring they are well coated. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and nearly cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, 1 tablespoon olive oil
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and sauté the onion, and green bell pepper until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes; add garlic and cook 30-45 seconds more. 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 green bell pepper
Stir in the corn, black beans, and Rotel. Cook for another 2 minutes. 1 can corn, 1 can black beans, 1 can Rotel tomatoes
Return the chicken to the skillet and mix in the chicken broth, heavy cream and cooked rice. Stir well to combine everything evenly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 cups cooked rice
Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top, then cover with a lid and let it simmer unPl the cheese is melted and the chicken is fully cooked, about 3-5 minutes. 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Fresh cilantro
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 5, with 1 serving being 1/5 of the chicken and rice. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **