Best Easy Taco Rice Recipes

Easy Taco Rice Casserole image

Provided by FarahC

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup corn
3/4 cup refried beans
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, browned
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

preheat oven 375.
In a Medium pot heat and mix everything but salsa and cheese. Once heated,Pour salsa over rice mixture,top with cheese.
bake 375 for 30 minutes.
Serve with guac and chips,and a salad.

Easy Dorito Crusted Taco Chicken over Mexican Rice image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cup(s) nacho cheese doritos
- salt and pepper
1 teaspoon(s) each garlic and chili powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) each paprika and cumin
4 - chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs
3 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup(s) flour
- olive oil
2 cup(s) salsa divided
2 cup(s) cooked rice
8 ounce(s) shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream

Steps:

Process the doritos in food processor until fine. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Mix well. Place in shallow bowl.
Place flour in another shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a third shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour shaking off extra. Dredge in eggs mixture then press in Doritos mixture. Place on a plate and refrigerate 15 minutes.
Add oil to frying pan and cook until on both sides until browned then transfer to 350 degree oven to finish the cooking about 10 minutes.
Mix the cooked rice with 1 cup salsa. Serve the chicken cut into strips on top of rice. Top the chicken with more salsa then cheese and sour cream.

Easy Taco Chicken and Rice Skillet image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinned chicken breast
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 (13 1/4 ounce) can chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons chili seasoning mix (or taco mix see Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
1 (12 ounce) can canned corn niblets, drained
1 medium bell pepper (red or green or both)
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

In a large saute pan (large enough to hold the chicken and rice), saute the chicken breasts in oil, about 3 minutes on each side to brown.
Add in chicken broth, minced garlic (if using), tomato sauce and dry taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil, and simmer covered for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally.
Add in the drained corn and bell pepper; bring to a full boil.
Stir in rice, cover and remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Fluff with a fork.
Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese (if using), serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1019.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 32.3

EASY TACO RICE image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package of Spanish Rice Mix
Ground Beef
Canned Tomatoes (whatever amount the Rice calls for)
Canned Black Beans
Taco Seasoning
Lettuce
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Fresh Tomatoes
Salsa
Tortilla chips
Chili powder
Garlic powder

Steps:

Prepare the Spanish Rice according to the package directions. I usually add a little extra seasoning. Cook the ground beef throughly. (I usually use a half pound.) Add Taco Seasoning & water to Beef. Drain the black beans and add them to the beef. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Crumble Tortilla Chips on plate. Layer the ingredients in the following order: Rice Beef/Bean Mixture Shredded Cheese Lettuce Sour Cream Tomatoes Salsa if desired