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Mexican Chicken and Rice
This one pan Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe is loaded with vibrant flavors. Easy to prepare and make, it's a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces can tomato sauce
- 1 4-ounce can green chilies
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan, over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium high, add the cubed chicken. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the rice, remaining salt, and cook with the chicken to lightly toast the rice. Pour the chicken broth, tomato sauce, and green chilies. Stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan, and cook the rice untouched until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
- Top with fresh cilantro, if desired
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop.
- Substitutes: You can use vegetable broth in the place of chicken broth. If you’d like to use quinoa, make sure to decrease the amount of liquid you’re using by 1/2 a cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
1522mg
(63%)
Potassium
666mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
428IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1522mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.