MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This Mexican Chicken and Rice features tender, juicy marinated chicken thighs and authentic Mexican rice cooked all in one pot!
Provided by Isabel Eats
Categories Main
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large freezer bag (or bowl), add chicken, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, oregano and cumin. Seal the bag and shake up to completely coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Heat a large oven-safe saute pan/deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the chicken thighs to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink on the outside. Transfer the chicken onto a plate and cook the remaining chicken the same way.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In the same saute pan/skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. (If the skillet is already very greasy and has enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan due to cooking the chicken, you can omit this last addition of oil.)
- Add the rice and saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to brown slightly. At this point, some grains of rice may even pop. That's okay. This step adds some nuttiness and more depth of flavor to the rice.
- Add in the onions and minced garlic. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the water, tomato paste and a generous pinch of salt. Stir together to mix until the tomato paste has fully dissolved.
- Cover the saute pan with a lid or foil, place it in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove it from oven, place the partially cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice, cover and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid or foil and bake for another 5 minutes uncovered. Check the temperature of the chicken thighs to make sure they're cooked through using a meat thermometer like this one or by slicing into one.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with diced cilantro and fresh lime juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6th of recipe, Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Fiber 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Healthy one-pot Mexican chicken and rice skillet with black beans and cheese. An easy, crowd-pleaser recipe for weeknight dinners!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium to high heat. Once hot and shimmering, swirl to coat the pan, then add the chicken, onion, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and the onion is beginning to soften. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and cook 30 seconds. Add the black beans and rice. Stir to coat once more.
- Add the diced tomatoes in their juices and 1 1/2 cups water. Stir to combine the ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, then reduce the heat and let simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and stir, scraping up any rice that has started to stick to the bottom of the pot. Re-cover and continue to let simmer with the lid on until the rice is tender, 10 to 20 additional minutes, stirring the pot every 10 minutes or so to prevent sticking. If the rice begins to dry out, add a bit more liquid.
- Stir in the green onions. Serve warm with any other desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
ARROZ CON POLLO, LIGHTENED UP
Authentic Arroz Con Pollo, or Latin chicken and rice, is the ultimate one-pan meal. It's a classic Colombian dish that I grew up on that I now love to cook for my family.
Provided by Gina
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season chicken with vinegar, 1/2 tsp sazon, adobo and garlic powder and let it sit 10 minutes.
- Heat a large deep heavy skillet on medium, add 2 tsp oil when hot.
- Add chicken and brown 5 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Place onion, cilantro, garlic, scallions and pepper in mini food processor. Add remaining teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté onion mixture on medium-low until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add tomato, cook another minute. Add rice, mix well and cook another minute.
- Add water, bouillon (be sure it dissolves well) and remaining sazon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Taste for salt, should taste salty enough to suit your taste, add more as needed.
- Add chicken and nestle into rice, bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-low until most of the water evaporates and you see the liquid bubbling at the top of the rice line, then reduce heat to low heat and cover. Make sure the lid has a good seal, no steam should escape (You could place a piece of tin foil or paper towel in between the lid and the pot if steam escapes).
- Cook 20 minutes without opening the lid. Shut heat off and let it sit with the lid on an additional 10 minutes (don't peak!!!) Fluff with a fork and eat!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup rice plus 1 thigh, Calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 33.5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 655 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.5 g
LATIN-STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE
This one-pot dinner has lots of things kids love-chicken, peas, and rice-while saffron gives the medley adult appeal.
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Chicken Quick & Easy Back to School Dinner Saffron Simmer Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then brown chicken, turning once, about 10 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoon fat from skillet. Cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, water, saffron, and bay leaf and bring to a full boil. Nestle chicken in rice, keeping as much rice around (rather than under) chicken as possible, and add juices from plate. Simmer, covered tightly with lid, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas. Cover with a kitchen towel and then lid and let stand until all of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS
This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1366.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This Mexican chicken and rice is flavor-laden comfort food for our family and made in the Instant Pot®. Serve in bowls with your favorite toppings and tortilla chips or use as a taco filling. Either way, this quick dish will definitely please your family!
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and season with cumin, cayenne, and salt; stir to combine. Continue cooking until onion is clear and chicken is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in rice and saute, allowing oil and spices to coat grains.
- Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salsa, and corn into the pot. Mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid with vent turned to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cover the top with Cheddar cheese and replace the lid. Let steam melt the cheese before serving, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1459.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.-Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
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