Chicken Taco Rice Skillet
An easy one-pan dish with yummy Mexican flavors. The rice, chicken, and veggies bring all come together in one ultra cheesy meal that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1-2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans
- ½ cup yellow corn
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ red pepper, diced
- ½ green pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese , (cheddar, colby jack, monterey jack, etc)
Instructions
- Drizzle a large pan or non stick skillet with olive oil (or spray heavily with cooking spray). Add chicken and sauté over medium heat 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Add diced onion and taco seasoning and sauté until tender. Add rice, beans, corn, salsa, and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- To finish, add cheese and stir until melty. If desired top with avocados, cilantro, sour cream, and other toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Optional toppings: 1 avocado (diced) or guacamole, cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños
Nutrition
Calories: 448 kcal, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 39 g, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 99 mg, Sodium: 888 mg, Potassium: 935 mg, Fiber: 8 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 1171 IU, Vitamin C: 35 mg, Calcium: 232 mg, Iron: 3 mg