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Mexican Chicken and Rice

Mexican chicken and rice is a heathy, hearty, comfort food dinner full of southwest flavors the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup defrosted frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

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  1. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet that has a lid (or pot) and heat it over medium-high heat. Add in the green onions, chicken, spices, salt and pepper. Cook just until the chicken is browned, but not cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the rice, corn, black beans, green chiles, water, and enchilada sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and bring it to a low boil.
  3. Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir the rice every few minutes to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If the liquid absorbs before the rice is cooked, add in 1/4 cup of water at a time until it’s tender. 
  4. Once the rice is cooked turn off the heat. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and cover again with the lid. Keep it covered for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions and cilantro or other toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1371mg (57%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1371mg 57%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.