Description
Whip up this Mexican Chicken and Rice in minutes for a flavor-packed dinner that’ll make your taste buds dance. Packed with zesty spices and tender chicken, this one-pot wonder brings serious comfort to your weeknight meal lineup.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Base Starches:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
Supporting Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes until surface shimmers.
- Drop 1 lb diced chicken breast into the hot skillet and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour in 1 can drained black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 cup salsa, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Fold 2 cups cooked rice into the skillet, mixing gently to distribute flavors evenly and heat rice through.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese across the top of the mixture and cover the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat and serve the dish immediately while hot and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Add extra spice by using hot salsa or including diced jalapeños for a kick that’ll warm up your meal.
- For a lighter version, swap white rice with cauliflower rice and use reduced-fat cheese to cut down on calories.
- Choose dark meat chicken for more flavor, or use rotisserie chicken to save time and add rich, seasoned taste.
- Let the dish sit for a few minutes after cooking to let the flavors meld together and create a more cohesive meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg