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Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

URL: https://emilybites.com/2022/03/chicken-taco-rice-skillet.html

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
  • 2 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup thin salsa
  • ¼ cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 4 tablespoons queso dip
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and taco seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
  4. In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and chopped onion, cooking until softened.
  5. Stir in uncooked rice and remaining taco seasoning, cooking for a minute.
  6. Add chicken broth, ¼ cup salsa, tomato sauce, and corn, stirring to combine.
  7. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low, simmering for 45 minutes.
  8. Check rice for doneness, adding more liquid if necessary and cooking longer if needed.
  9. Once cooked, fluff the rice mixture and stir in the remaining salsa and queso dip.
  10. Return chicken to the pan, stir to combine, and heat through.
  11. Serve garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
455
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
54g
Total protein
33g
Sodium
1405mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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