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Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining seasoned chicken, rice, and taco flavors for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of heat
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce for serving
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes for serving
  • 1 cup sliced jalapeños optional

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
Add Rice and Liquid
  1. Stir in the rinsed rice, black beans, chicken broth, salsa, and corn.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
  2. Serve hot with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be customized with your favorite taco toppings and can be made ahead of time for meal prep.

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