Description
Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a vibrant one-pan meal that brings taco flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customizable with your favorite toppings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and onion; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add long grain rice and chicken broth; mix well. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the top and stir again.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg