Best 10 Mexican Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable Mexican chicken and rice skillet dish. This one-pan meal combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a quick and easy skillet preparation. Get ready to savor tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all seasoned to perfection with a blend of Mexican spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to create a flavorful and satisfying skillet dinner that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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



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Healthy one-pot Mexican chicken and rice skillet with black beans and cheese. An easy, crowd-pleaser recipe for weeknight dinners!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
2 small jalapenos (or 1 large jalapeno, core and seeds discarded, diced)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can black beans ((15 ounces), rinsed and drained)
1 cup long or medium-grain brown rice
1 can diced tomatoes in their juices ((15 ounces))
3 medium green onions (chopped)
Optional

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium to high heat. Once hot and shimmering, swirl to coat the pan, then add the chicken, onion, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and the onion is beginning to soften. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and cook 30 seconds. Add the black beans and rice. Stir to coat once more.
  • Add the diced tomatoes in their juices and 1 1/2 cups water. Stir to combine the ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, then reduce the heat and let simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and stir, scraping up any rice that has started to stick to the bottom of the pot. Re-cover and continue to let simmer with the lid on until the rice is tender, 10 to 20 additional minutes, stirring the pot every 10 minutes or so to prevent sticking. If the rice begins to dry out, add a bit more liquid.
  • Stir in the green onions. Serve warm with any other desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

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 AND RICE



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Give rice a new twist with Mexican flavors everyone will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
6 large chicken drumsticks
1 large Beefsteak tomato
1 small Vidalia onion
3 garlic cloves
2 cups long grain uncooked rice
1 can (7 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cups of water
Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Lime, wedges (optional)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Season chicken drumsticks with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix.
  • Sear chicken drumsticks on a medium high heat skillet with just a touch of oil. Once chicken is brown all around, set chicken aside.
  • On a food processor or blender, blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Add this into a large skillet, over medium high heat and let it cook for a minute or two.
  • Keep adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan: rice, chiles, corn, peas, and the remainder taco seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for a minute or two. Adjust salt level to taste.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Place chicken on top of the rice.
  • Cover well, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Serve with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a good squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups salsa
1 envelope (5.4 ounces) Mexican-style rice and pasta mix
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DonnaColorado Johns

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 lb boneless chicken breast, 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained (or rotel)
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 1/4 ounces canned sliced ripe olives
1 cup rice, long grain, uncooked
1 cup water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine flour and seasoned salt in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
  • Brown chicken in hot oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and next five ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

CHICKEN STREET CORN SKILLET



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Ree thinks this recipe-a riff on Mexican street corn that she's turned into a full meal with the addition of rice and chicken-is the perfect recipe to pass onto her daughter Paige, as everything goes into one pan to bake and is served straight away. What could be simpler?

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from 1 large)
2 cups frozen, roasted corn with peppers and onions
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
One 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, not drained
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 mounded tablespoon chili powder, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 limes
One 8.8-ounce bag instant microwaveable Spanish rice, cooked according to package instructions
2/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Warmed tortillas and tortilla chips, for serving
Tomato Avocado Salad, recipe follows
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 avocado, diced
2 green onions, sliced thin
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix the chicken, corn, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green chiles, garlic, green onions, butter, chili powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Juice in 1 lime and mix well.
  • Add the rice to a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish and spread to cover the bottom. Top with the chicken and corn mixture, spreading as needed. Top with the pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder. Bake until bubbly and browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cut the remaining 2 limes into wedges. Serve with the warmed tortillas, chips and lime wedges on the side, and with the Tomato Avocado Salad.
  • Add the tomatoes, avocado, green onions, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss to combine. Garnish with the cilantro.

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

MEXICAN CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET



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Chicken and rice are the stars of this skillet, but it gets its true Mexican flavor thanks to adobo seasoning, chunky salsa and habanero-studded cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 tsp. adobo seasoning
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups water
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 can (8 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Hot Habanero Cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoning. Cook, covered, in nonstick skillet 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Add salsa and water to same skillet. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice and corn. Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min. Stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs will give your skillet the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and vegetables will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Mexican chicken and rice skillet is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken and rice skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This skillet is packed with flavor and is sure to please the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican chicken and rice skillet a try.

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