One Pan Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get a big skillet over medium high heat.
  2. 2Add in 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 pound of chicken.
  3. 3Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp each of cumin and dried cilantro.
  4. 4Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. 5Add in 1 can of undrained Rotel and 1 can of tomato sauce.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 cup of rinsed rice, and 1.5 cups of chicken broth.
  7. 7Stir that all together and bring the whole skillet to a boil.
  8. 8Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring once about half way through.
  9. 9Fluff up the rice.
  10. 10Top it with 2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  11. 11Pop it in the oven on broil for a couple of minutes to get the cheese melted.
  12. 12Sprinkle on some dried cilantro as a final touch, if desired.
  13. 13Serve and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Southwest Ranch sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 10 oz can Rotel (not drained)
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked & rinsed)
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Buffalo Wild Wing’s Southwest Ranch

Equipment

big skilletlidoven

Tips

  • Stir the rice once about half way through cooking.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.