How to Prepare Yummy "Mexican" Chicken 'n' Rice

"Mexican" Chicken 'n' Rice. One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice. posted by Christy Denney We cook the chicken and rice all in one pan. For our liquid we are using Old El Paso enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes.

Marinated chicken thighs simmer together with healthy vegetables, black beans, and tender long grain rice. A tasty Mexican recipe with a balance of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates for a satisfying family-friendly dinner. Hi Guys, today I'll show you How to Make a Mexican Style Rice and Chicken. You can cook "Mexican" Chicken 'n' Rice using 5 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of "Mexican" Chicken 'n' Rice

You need 2 cup of uncooked rice.
It's 1 cup of salsa.
It's 1 cup of water.
Prepare 2 cup of raw or cooked chicken.
You need 1 cup of shedded cheddar cheese.

This is one of my favorite recipes to use leftover cooked chicken. This One Pot Mexican Chicken Rice is a flavour explosion made in one pot! Crispy skinned chicken and Mexican flavoured rice I'm a big fan of one pot chicken and rice recipes like Baked Rotisserie Chicken with Garlic Butter Rice, Chinese Chicken and Rice, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice and. Rice and chicken breasts are simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese and served with avocado.

"Mexican" Chicken 'n' Rice instructions

chop or shred chicken (does'nt have to be 2 cups, can be whatever you have, leftover rottisary works well).
cooking liquid for rice should be half water and half salsa.
bring water, salsa and chicken to a boil (adding the chicken in this step makes sure the chicken is warm and cooked).
add rice and cook according to time on package (if using instant rice, remove from heat on this step).
stir in cheese before serving and sprinkle on top as garnish (add more cheese if you like cheesey).

This Mexican Chicken and Rice features tender, juicy marinated chicken thighs and authentic Mexican rice cooked all in one pot! Is there anything better than making dinner all in one pot? All the food is ready at the same time, the saute pan used to cook the food also doubles as a. Skillet Mexican chicken with green chilies, tomatoes, Mexican spices, rice, and cheese. This is one of my go-to dinners when I am in a pinch and need to whip up a quick and easy meal for my family.