One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
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5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
5 Servings
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
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One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice made with chicken thighs and seasoned Mexican rice with vegetables baked until tender in the oven.
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Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs bone in and skin on
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cups white rice uncooked
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 red bell pepper minced
- parsley minced for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the cast iron skillet on high heat.
- Season your chicken to taste with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, kosher salt and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken, skin side down and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Push the chicken to the side (or onto a plate).
- Add the olive oil to your cast iron skillet and heat on medium-high.
- Add in the onions and start to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Once the onions are mostly melted add in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
- Add in the uncooked rice, salsa and red bell pepper and cook for a minute until boiling.
- Pour in the chicken stock and put the chicken back in skin side up.
- Bake covered with foil for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1101mg
(46%)
Potassium
683mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1215IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1101mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1215IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
102 reviews
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