This Chicken Taco and Rice Skillet Dinner could not be any easier.
It’s a, put everything in at once, bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and leave it alone for twenty minutes, kind of recipe. No chopping, no sauteing. Simple. Simple. Simple.
Instead of chopping an onion and sauteing it like I usually do I decided to add salsa instead of rotel and get my onion flavor from the salsa. It worked great.
This recipe makes you look good on a weeknight. Perfect for those of us, running here, there and everywhere in between nights.
My family loves to eat this with corn chips, but it also taste great plain or wrapped in a tortilla.
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Chicken Taco and Rice Skillet Dinner
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Simple ingredients all thrown in the skillet together, simmer for twenty minutes and viola. Dinner is served and even the picky kids love it.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
- 1 cup salsa, your favorite (we use medium because we like a little heat)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup long grain white rice, not cooked
- 1-2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded or cubed (can use canned if you prefer)
- 1 tbsp chicken bullion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2¼ cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a large skillet that has a lid.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Stir to make sure everything is distributed evenly.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Serve with corn chips and grated cheese if desired.
- Enjoy!
I love easy dinner recipes and this seems like a great new one to try! 🙂
Can you substitute taco seasoning for the spices called for?
Yes, that would work well.
You have the best recipes! They never disappoint.
Thanks Justin! 🙂
No chopping? I’m sold! 🙂
I truly love these types of meals – they come together quick and perfect for after work preparing!
No chopping or sauteing sounds like a great recipe to me. 😀 And the end result looks SO good! Such a great weeknight dinner.
I love meals like this, especially on busy weeknights. There’s nothing better than a hot, homemade meal made in one pan!
This is a perfect weeknight meal. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I love skillet dinners and this is perfect for a busy weeknight!
This was a perfect dinner for me to take to someone who is gluten-free! It was delicious too!
Awesome! What a great choice for a family with a gluten restriction.
My family loves this skillet recipe!! So versatile! Eat with chips, on tortilla, or on a salad! We love it! #febgiveaway 🥰
I LOVE hearing that Megan! This is one of my favorite recipes too! So easy and I almost always have everything on hand.
Do you add the cheese in the beginning, or melt it on top at the end?
I melt it on top at the end.
I loved this simple, quick, yummy chicken taco recipe. Great for taco tuesday 🌮🌮🌮. Thanks Maria 😘
Yay! I am so glad! Thanks Laura!
My family hasn’t even finished their dinner yet, and they are asking for me to make it again. It is delicious!
Lol, that makes me so happy! Thank you Jamie!