Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowls Recipe First Image

Taco Chicken and Rice Skillet


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and easy taco chicken and rice skillet dish perfect for busy nights.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (14 ounce) bag Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice or about 1¼ cup dry rice of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium chicken breasts cut into chunks
  • 1 envelope (1 ounce) taco seasoning divided
  • ½ green bell pepper diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 ounce) ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Success® Whole Grain Brown Rice (or other rice) according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and chicken. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook chicken about 3-4 minutes, per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove to a separate plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add green pepper, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Add more olive oil, if needed. Add corn, black beans, ro-tel tomatoes, and cilantro to skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Add prepared rice, chicken, and rest of taco seasoning. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.
  5. Spoon into bowls and top with more cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or toppings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg