Description
Chicken and Rice Taco Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan dinner that brings the festive flavors of taco night to your table in just 30 minutes. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice simmered in zesty taco seasoning, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Each bite bursts with freshness from cilantro and lime, making every meal feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Chop bell peppers and onion; dice chicken into cubes.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add diced chicken to the skillet; season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- 4. Stir in uncooked rice and chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- 5. Let sit covered for an additional five minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 6. Serve directly from the skillet or on plates; garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg