Best 9 Mexicali Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

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Mexicali chicken rice skillet is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pan meal. Originating from the vibrant city of Mexicali, this dish incorporates tender chicken, fluffy rice, sautéed vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of spices and seasonings. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.

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MEXICALI CHICKEN



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. Cilantro may be added to the salsa, if desired. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 to 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 bacon strips, halved
4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
1 medium lime, cut into four wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET



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This is a recipe that I found on ChefMD. A quick & easy stove top chicken recipe. I served this with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless, bone-in (about 8 thighs)
1 1/2 cups salsa (use your favorite salsa)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Coat with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • Add salsa to skillet.
  • Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.-Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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Make weeknights a little more exciting with the Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet from My Food and Family! Our tasty Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe has all the flavor you want-including melted cheese on top-all made in one skillet on the stovetop.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup uncooked instant white rice
1/2 cup corn kernels
2-1/2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until just beginning to brown, around 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper; season. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Add the browned chicken, tomatoes, black beans, rice, corn, chicken stock, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes. Take the pan off of the heat, remove the lid, and top the casserole with the shredded cheese. Serve when the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN & RICE



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Salsa adds Mexican flair to this quick-and-easy main dish made with chicken breasts, instant rice and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray; top with salsa. Pour broth around chicken in skillet. Bring to boil on medium-high heat; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
  • Stir in rice; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Simmer, covered, on low heat 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 35 g

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN THIGH AND RICE SKILLET



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A complete dinner, with chicken, rice, and vegetables, in less than an hour? Yes! This colorful and nutritious one-pan dinner can be on your table quickly on a busy weeknight. Bonus: This is a stovetop recipe, so you don't have to turn on the oven! You can prepare a salad during the cooking time and heat up some bread, or tortillas, if you wish!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups long grain white rice, uncooked
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), liquid drained and reserved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup water
1 ½ cups frozen green peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine salt, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both sides of chicken thighs.
  • Combine butter and olive oil in a deep-sided, 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter is melted and foamy. Swirl the butter and oil together and place chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until just brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with tongs and set aside. Keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and chili powder; cook and stir until rice begins to pick up some color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in drained tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved tomato liquid, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture; do not submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove cover, increase heat to medium, and gently stir in thawed peas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN



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Subscribed to one of those recipe card subscriptions when we first got married--back in 1978. This recipe has been a family favorite for years now. We whip up a batch of long-grain brown rice and use the sauce from the chicken for a "gravy" (Mexican rice!). Leftovers are even BETTER than the first-runs!

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meal, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 pieces chicken (drums & thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups long grain brown rice
4 cups water
2 cups salsa or 2 cups picante sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or several cloves minced)
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)

Steps:

  • In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
  • Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
  • Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
  • Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

MEXICALI RICE



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Make and share this Mexicali Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Orlinda

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry instant rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in skillet.
  • Drain.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning mix.
  • Simmer for five minutes.
  • Stir in rice and green chilies.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand five minutes.
  • Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 707.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 27.3

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your Mexicali chicken and rice skillet taste its best. Look for ripe vegetables, tender chicken, and flavorful spices.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and rice won't cook evenly. Cook the chicken and rice in batches if necessary.
  • Season the chicken and rice well: Use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and other spices to flavor the chicken and rice. You can also add a splash of lime juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
  • Don't overcook the chicken or rice: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough, and overcooked rice will be mushy. Cook the chicken and rice until they are just cooked through, then remove them from the heat.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Mexicali chicken and rice skillet is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Mexicali chicken and rice skillet is a quick, easy, and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe, give Mexicali chicken and rice skillet a try.

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