Description
A flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal, this Mexican Chicken and Rice dish is a delicious blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, hearty beans, and fluffy rice, all cooked together in a savory enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Additions:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup defrosted frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, chicken, spices, salt, and pepper. Brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in rice, corn, black beans, green chiles, water, and enchilada sauce. Bring to a low boil.
- Cook: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
- Finish: Once rice is cooked, turn off the heat. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and green chiles.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with extra vegetables or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Skillet + One Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1371mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
