5.0 from 21 votes
Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet
With just a few ingredients, you can make this Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet. It is a delicious and quick meal to feed your whole family!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 605 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into large pieces
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup salsa
- 14 ounces corn drained
- 14 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 5.6 ounces Knorr Spanish Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning to taste.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken.
- When chicken is white on all sides, drain off excess oil. Add salsa, corn, and black beans to skillet.
- Stir and cook about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle the Spanish rice over the chicken and add water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in cheese.
- Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over the dish. Use remaining lime to garnish the dish. Sprinkle cilantro on top before serving.
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Notes
- Make your own taco seasoning with our recipe.
- Use chicken broth instead of water for a more flavorful dish.
- Optional add-ins: sour cream, diced tomatoes, olives, bell peppers
Nutrition Information
Calories
605kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
895mg
(37%)
Potassium
964mg
(28%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
985IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
10.7mg
(12%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
5.1mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 10.7mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.