Cheesy Mexican chicken and rice is packed with a variety of veggies, spices, and cheese. The juicy chicken soaks up the lime juice, broth, and salsa to give it great flavor. It is an all-in-one Tex-Mex meal that is sure to please.
You can have this Tex-Mex chicken and rice skillet meal on the table in less than 30 minutes and serve with whatever toppings your family enjoys.
This is one of those one-pan meals that the whole family will love, and it is so easy, you will enjoy it too. It is really very healthy with the vegetables and lean meat.
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes, you can let it cook all day while you go ahead with whatever you are doing. Just toss everything but the cheese together with the spice mixture in the cooker and stir it up to mix thoroughly.
Set your cooker for four hours on high or six hours on low. After, add the shredded cheese and let it melt for a few minutes before serving.
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 pounds chicken breast cubed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow Bell Pepper diced
- 1 green Bell Pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 small red onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 16 oz salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup white rice uncooked and rinsed
- 6 oz canned corn drained
- 6 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a bowl.2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Place a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, and sprinkle with ½ of the seasoning mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.2 pounds chicken breast
- Add remaining 2 Tablespoons of oil to the pan, and add the diced peppers and onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until just softened.1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow Bell Pepper, 1 green Bell Pepper, 1 jalapeno, 1 small red onion
- Add the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds.4 garlic cloves
- Next, add salsa, chicken broth, rice, and the remaining spice mixture, stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil then cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.16 oz salsa, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup white rice
- Once all the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through, remove from heat. Stir in the chicken, corn, beans, and lime juice.6 oz canned corn, 6 oz canned black beans, 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- Top with cheese, cover with a lid and let the cheese melt.1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese
- Add cilantro and serve.¼ cup cilantro chopped
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This looks scrumptious and flavorful
And easy too!
Looks really good Carlee
Thank you!