Cheesy Fiesta Chicken and Rice Skillet
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
666 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Mexican-American Fusion
Cheesy Fiesta Chicken and Rice Skillet
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Cheesy Fiesta Chicken and Rice Skillet is made in just one skillet and perfect for busy nights! The rice has wonderful flavor and is filled with black beans, corn, and fire roasted tomatoes. Topped with taco seasoned chicken and smothered in melted cheese this meal will be loved by the entire family!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 (1-ounce) taco seasoning mix divided, package
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 (15-ounce) tomato diced with juice
- 1 (8.5-ounce) corn canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- olives sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
- Rub the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Add the olive oil and seasoned chicken to a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until cooked throughout. Remove and set aside on a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Returning to the same skillet, add the rice, chicken broth, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and remaining taco seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and cover for 20-25 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and cover with a lid until the chicken is heated through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Top with cheddar cheese and heat until melted. You can also place the skillet in the oven to broil for a minute to melt the cheese! Top with optional toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
666kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
131mg
(44%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
921mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
586IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 666kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 921mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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