Fiesta Chicken
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
575 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Fiesta Chicken
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This 30-minute Fiesta Chicken recipe is a fantastic meal, especially with a big family like mine! I make it with chicken breasts, veggies, beans, and rice all mixed with fire-roasted tomatoes, spices, and plenty of cheese. It is the best one-pan meal, perfect for those busy nights!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Jalapeño chopped - seeds and veins discarded
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 medium red bell pepper cored and chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper cored and chopped
- 1 can black beans 15oz - rinsed and drained
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes in their juices 15oz
- 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice please use this type of rice specifically for best results
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
Toppings:
- chopped fresh cilantro diced avocado, salsa, corn chips, sour cream
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Instructions
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, onion, garlic, jalapeño, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Sauté, stirring for about 3 minutes, until the chicken starts to brown.
- After that, add the bell peppers, black beans, tomatoes, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth and give everything a good stir.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, and then cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. The chicken should be done and the rice nearly tender. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet stand covered, for another 5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
- Sprinkle with cheese and any additional toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- The most important tip for making the best Fiesta Chicken is to use instant brown rice, not regular brown rice. Instant brown rice cooks much faster and absorbs the flavors of the broth, veggies, and spices without overcooking the chicken. I remember one night when I used regular brown rice instead of instant, and it was a total flop. The rice stayed hard, the chicken got dry, and we had to pull out leftovers from the night before to save dinner. Now I always double-check that I grab instant brown rice because it cooks up perfectly every time.
- If I want to use regular long-grain white rice, I cook it separately according to the package directions and stir it in at the end.
- I save time by using leftover rotisserie chicken or whatever cooked chicken I already have in the fridge.
- I always make sure to use a non-stick skillet because it makes cleanup super fast and easy when everyone is already full and ready to relax.
- Sometimes I skip chopping and just use shredded or ground chicken to make it even easier.
- When I know we’ll be busy, I prep all the veggies and chicken the night before, so I can just throw everything together the next day.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
1101mg
(31%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2010IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
78mg
(87%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1101mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2010IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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