Description
This flavorful Mexican Rice and Chicken Skillet combines tender shredded chicken with seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in one easy skillet meal. Topped with melted fiesta cheese and fresh green onions, this 35-minute recipe delivers a comforting, delicious dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (breasts, thighs, or rotisserie)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning (about 1 packet)
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
- 5 ounce can sweet corn (drained)
- 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 3 green onions, diced
- 3 cups shredded fiesta cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Additional green onions
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Add Main Ingredients: Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, uncooked rice, undrained Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained corn, rinsed black beans, and chicken broth into the skillet.
- Combine and Boil: Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a slow boil.
- Simmer Covered: Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Green Onions: After simmering, sprinkle the diced green onions and shredded fiesta cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Melt Cheese: Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has completely melted and the rice is tender.
Notes
- Use Rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Feel free to adjust the taco seasoning to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with additional vegetables and use vegetable broth.
- Optional toppings like sour cream and avocado add creaminess and freshness.
- Ensure skillet is covered tightly during simmering to cook rice properly.
