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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice
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17 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 45MINS

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

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This quick and incredibly simple chicken and rice recipe is full of satisfying Tex-Mex flavors. Juicy, boneless chicken breasts, perfectly seasoned with the Southern flavors and cooked alongside an array of healthy and delicious veggies - a low-effort meal and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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This quick and incredibly simple chicken and rice recipe is full of satisfying Tex-Mex flavors. Juicy, boneless chicken breasts, perfectly seasoned with the Southern flavors and cooked alongside an array of healthy and delicious veggies - a low-effort meal and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
45MINS
Total Time
$3.46
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil, divided
Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp
McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
Onion
1
Large Onion, chopped
Green Bell Pepper
2
Medium Green Bell Peppers, chopped
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Diced Tomatoes
1 can
(15 oz)
Diced Tomatoes
Corn
1 can
(8.75 oz)
Corn, drained
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
2 1/2 cups
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
Long Grain White Rice
1 cup
Long Grain White Rice
Fresh Cilantro
2 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
for garnish
optional
Lime
1
Lime
cut into wedges, for garnish
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
534
Fat
21.3 g
Protein
44.3 g
Carbs
40.8 g
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step 1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) and Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) and cook the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lb). Add the McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix (2 Tbsp) and Dried Oregano (1 tsp) over the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until browned and the seasonings are fragrant.
step 2
Stir in Onion (1), Green Bell Peppers (2), and Tomato Paste (1 Tbsp) and cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomato paste has deepened in color.
step 3
Add the Garlic (4 cloves) and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
step 4
Add the Diced Tomatoes (1 can), Corn (1 can), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (2 1/2 cups), and Long Grain White Rice (1 cup). Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
step 5
Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring often, making sure nothing burns. The rice is done when all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Remove from heat.
step 6
Add 1 cup of the Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups) and gently stir.
step 7
Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese, cover, and let it sit for about 3 minutes or until the cheese melts.
step 8
Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) and serve with Lime (1).
step 8 Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) and serve with Lime (1).
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Gluten-Free
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Rice
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