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September 24, 2015 17 Comments

Chicken Taco and Rice Skillet Dinner

Chicken-taco-and-rice-skillet-dinner-recipe-one-pot-mealThis 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.

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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.

Chicken-Taco-and-rice-Skillet-dinner-one-potThis 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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5.0 from 4 reviews
Chicken Taco and Rice Skillet Dinner
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
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
  1. Put all ingredients in a large skillet that has a lid.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  3. Stir to make sure everything is distributed evenly.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  5. Serve with corn chips and grated cheese if desired.
  6. Enjoy!
3.5.3251

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17 Comments

  1. Kristyn

    September 24, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I love easy dinner recipes and this seems like a great new one to try! 🙂

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    • Cindy Adkins

      September 5, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Can you substitute taco seasoning for the spices called for?

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      • Maria

        October 22, 2019 at 8:05 am

        Yes, that would work well.

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      • Justin

        February 20, 2022 at 12:40 pm

        You have the best recipes! They never disappoint.

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        • Maria

          February 22, 2022 at 6:13 am

          Thanks Justin! 🙂

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  2. Beth

    September 24, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    No chopping? I’m sold! 🙂

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  3. Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner

    September 24, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I truly love these types of meals – they come together quick and perfect for after work preparing!

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  4. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

    September 25, 2015 at 7:35 am

    No chopping or sauteing sounds like a great recipe to me. 😀 And the end result looks SO good! Such a great weeknight dinner.

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  5. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

    September 25, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I love meals like this, especially on busy weeknights. There’s nothing better than a hot, homemade meal made in one pan!

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  6. Andi @ The Weary Chef

    September 25, 2015 at 11:10 am

    This is a perfect weeknight meal. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  7. Melanie | Melanie Makes

    September 25, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    I love skillet dinners and this is perfect for a busy weeknight!

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  8. Nichole

    October 8, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    This was a perfect dinner for me to take to someone who is gluten-free! It was delicious too!

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    • Maria

      February 16, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Awesome! What a great choice for a family with a gluten restriction.

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  9. Megan

    February 9, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    My family loves this skillet recipe!! So versatile! Eat with chips, on tortilla, or on a salad! We love it! #febgiveaway 🥰

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    • Maria

      February 13, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      I LOVE hearing that Megan! This is one of my favorite recipes too! So easy and I almost always have everything on hand.

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  10. Bethany

    April 5, 2022 at 4:20 pm

    Do you add the cheese in the beginning, or melt it on top at the end?

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    • Maria

      April 22, 2022 at 8:58 am

      I melt it on top at the end.

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