Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe – cheesy, packed with taco chicken and rice and topped with fresh vegetables. A quick and easy skillet dinner the whole family will love! 

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Today, I am finally sharing my go-to skillet dinner that is in our weekly rotation. It’s quick and easy to make on a busy weeknight and so delicious, my whole family loves it! Taco chicken, rice, beans, corn, salsa, crushed tomatoes simmer together in a skillet, then topped with cheese, chopped onions and tomatoes. Served with chips, dollops of sour cream and salsa. This Mexican chicken and rice dinner is a family favorite. If you want tacos, you have to try my Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken or my Instant Pot Chicken Tacos. Perfect for busy weeknights!

HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET?

• In a large, deep skillet cook chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until done.

• Add taco seasoning, water and simmer. Add black beans, stir well. Add rice and stir in.  Add crushed tomatoes, salsa and simmer until bubbly. Add corn and stir well.

• Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let simmer for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with chopped onions and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips.

CAN I MAKE THIS SKILLET AHEAD OF TIME?

I mentioned before that I tend to cook big batches of rice and freeze it in 2-cup portions in ziploc bags. It’s perfect for this recipe! Just like for this Chicken Fried Rice or this summer version with zucchini. I love shortcuts like this, as it makes dinner time easier. You can also cook the chicken in taco seasoning (your favorite, store-bought mix or homemade) and refrigerate to use the next day for this dish. Enjoy!

MORE MEXICAN RECIPES:

Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells

Salsa Rice with Zucchini and Corn

Skillet Salsa and Cheddar Chicken

Taco Seasoning

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MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET RECIPE:

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe - cheesy, packed with taco chicken and rice and topped with fresh vegetables. A quick and easy skillet dinner the whole family will love! 

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken and rice skillet

Servings: 5 people

Calories: 258 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups cooked rice fresh or frozen and thawed
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 and 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend or shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
• 3 green onions chopped
• sour cream for topping

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Instructions

1. In a large, deep skillet, heat up oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until done. 

2. Add taco seasoning, water and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add black beans, stir well. Add rice and stir in.  Add crushed tomatoes, salsa and simmer until bubbly. Add corn and stir well.

3. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let simmer for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with chopped onions and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Sodium 1161mg50%

Potassium 686mg20%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 1270IU25%

Vitamin C 18.6mg23%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 3.3mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.