Description
A delightful combination of chicken, rice, beans, and cheese that creates a hearty and flavorful dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 1 pound of chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of corn
- 1 cup of kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup of queso cheese
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and have them ready.
- Heat the skillet: Pour olive oil into a large skillet and warm it over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add diced chicken to the skillet, seasoning it with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Combine the ingredients: Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, corn, and kidney beans, mixing everything well.
- Melt the queso: Reduce heat to low, sprinkle the queso cheese over the mixture, cover, and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time, but best enjoyed fresh. Great with sides like tortilla chips or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken rice cheese, easy dinner recipes, one skillet meal, family-friendly meals