Calling all Tex-Mex lovers! Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of flavors and textures in Tex-Mex Chicken n' Rice, a harmonious blend of Mexican and American cuisine. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this versatile dish promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, get ready to ignite your taste buds, and let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for Tex-Mex Chicken n' Rice.
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TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy, but they have no problem cleaning their plates when I serve this dish! -Tracy Long, Bellwood, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred chicken with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Add corn and rice; cook, covered, on low 1 hour longer. , If desired, serve with cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TEX MEX CHICKEN N RICE
Chicken and rice in a zippy sauce. A complete meal ready in no time. We love this with guacamole, sour cream and fresh tortillas! A bed of shredded lettuce adds to the complete meal.
Provided by sassafrasnanc
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper and cumin and set aside.
- In large skillet, saute onion, garlic and jalapeno in olive until tender.
- Add broth, lime juice and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice.
- Place chicken over rice mixture.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn chicken and cook 5-10 minutes longer until chicken juices run clear.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover and let stand until cheese melts (approx. 5 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 1025.8, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 38.3
EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
TEX-MEX SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Whisk the salsa, sour cream and 3/4 cup water in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, scallion whites and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cumin and stir until toasted, 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chicken, rice, salsa mixture and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and saucy, 1 to 3 minutes. Fold in half of the cheese; top with the rest. Broil until the cheese melts, 2 to 4 minutes. Top with the scallion greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 1264 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 8 grams
TEX MEX CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE
Delicious and colourful, this recipe combines tasty Tex Mex flavours in an easy, one-dish chicken and rice casserole.
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix soup, milk and water together in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1-minute intervals until hot. Add to a 2 qt (2 L) baking dish, stir in rice and chili powder. Spread evenly with vegetables. Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with cheese and additional chili powder, if desired. Cover.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place on top of vegetables, sprinkle with additional chili powder, if desired. Top with cheese and cover dish with tin foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes then remove the cover and continue baking for another 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. Finish with broiling for 3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes, stir rice before serving.
TEX MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
A quick, one pot dinner of Tex Mex Chicken and Rice that is incredibly simple to make and loaded with Tex Mex flavors. Tender, juicy chicken thighs, beautifully seasoned with Tex Mex seasoning, cooked with lots of veggies and rice. Quick to make, little effort required, stellar results.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet or braiser, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thigh pieces and sprinkle the Tex Mex seasoning over the chicken. Stir and cook for 5 until the chicken is browned.
- Cook onion and peppers: To the skillet, add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Cook the rice: Next, add the tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth and rice. Stir everything and bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. The rice is done when all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat.
- Finish the rice: Add 1 cup of the cheese and gently stir. Top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese, cover and let it sit for about 3 minutes or until the cheese melts. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 544 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 469 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE
Great way to use up leftover rice. I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar as it didn't have a loving home. I haven't had a chance to make it myself yet, but thought it sounded quick, simple and tasty. If you beat me to it, please let me know what you think!
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat.
- Add chicken breast cubes and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in salsa, mexi-corn, black beans and leftover rice.
- Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 742.8, Carbohydrate 190.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 43.6
TEX-MEX CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole. Careful, it packs a bit of heat!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1209.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
ONE-PAN TEX-MEX CHICKEN & RICE
Meet your new week night favorite - One-Pan Tex Mex Chicken & Rice. Transform chicken breasts, veggies & cheese into saucy Tex-Mex chicken & rice.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix dressing and cumin until blended. Heat half the dressing mixture in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
- Add vegetables and remaining dressing mixture; stir. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in rice and water; bring to boil. Add TACO BELL® Sauce; mix well. Top with cheese.
- Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process go much smoother.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a Good Quality Rice: The type of rice you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose a long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice.
- Add Some Spices: Spices are what give Tex-Mex dishes their characteristic flavor. Be sure to use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Don't Be Afraid to Experiment: There are many different ways to make Tex-Mex chicken and rice. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your favorite recipe.
Conclusion:
Tex-Mex chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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