Description
Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices for a delightful Tex-Mex experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe delivers rich flavors and minimal cleanup, making it a family favorite. With every bite, you’ll savor the warmth of shared meals and laughter around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in uncooked rice and chicken broth; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top; cover briefly until melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg