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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice

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
Taco Seasoning
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 Taco Seasoning (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 Wedges (1).
step 8 Garnish with Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) and serve with Lime Wedges (1).
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Gluten-Free
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Rice
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