Description
Easy Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies with zesty taco flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish elevates simple ingredients into a delightful feast that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its customizable options and minimal cleanup, it’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop the onion and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the onion and bell peppers; sauté for another five minutes until softened.
- Mix in rice and taco seasoning until evenly combined. Pour in chicken broth and salsa; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until rice absorbs the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional five minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Serve directly from the skillet or plate up. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg