Best Mexican Chicken And Rice Wraps Recipes

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MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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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

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
2 small jalapenos (or 1 large jalapeno, core and seeds discarded, diced)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can black beans ((15 ounces), rinsed and drained)
1 cup long or medium-grain brown rice
1 can diced tomatoes in their juices ((15 ounces))
3 medium green onions (chopped)
Optional

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

MEXICAN CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN WRAPS



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Make the most of leftovers from a roast chicken with these Mexican chicken and black bean wraps, which need just 15 minutes to prep. Ideal for a midweek meal

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion , finely sliced
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
400g can black beans , drained but not rinsed
about 150g cooked chicken
4 pickled chillies , chopped
3 tomatoes , roughly chopped
small handful coriander leaves , chopped
4 floured tortillas (seeded or wholemeal if you prefer)
100g cheddar , grated
100g plain yogurt
50g chipotle sauce
1 lime , quartered
guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, tip in the onion and fry for 5 mins until golden. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 2 mins. Tip in the beans and the chicken and heat through, then stir in the chilli, tomatoes and coriander, season and keep warm.
  • Lay a tortilla in a non-stick pan, sprinkle with cheese and heat until melted. Slide the wrap onto a board, spoon over a quarter of the chicken filling and roll up tightly. Repeat to make three more wraps. Mix the yogurt and chipotle sauce and serve on the side with guacamole and lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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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

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

ONE POT MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



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Chicken seared with Fajita flavours then baked with seasoned rice. This is a flavour explosion in one pot! This recipe makes more rice than for the prescribed number of servings because it is difficult to make less using this method of cooking. So you will probably have leftovers. The rice keeps very well in the fridge for up to 3 days (as does the chicken).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Dinner     One Pot     Rice

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tbsp garlic powder ((or 2 garlic cloves, minced))
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((Note 1), optional)
Black pepper
5 chicken thigh fillets (, bone-in and skin on (Notes 2 and 3))
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lime ((juice only))
1 small onion (, peeled and diced (or 1/2 large))
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 red capsicum ((bell pepper), sliced)
1 cup long grain rice (, uncooked (Note 4))
1 cup chicken stock/broth ((or vegetable stock))
3/4 cup tomato puree or passata ((Note 5))
1 cup frozen corn kernels ((or canned - drained))
1 can (400g/16oz) black beans (, drained and rinsed (or sub with red kidney beans))
1 lime (, plus extra to serve)
Coriander/cilantro
Sliced jalapeño peppers ((optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  • Combine the Mexican Spice Mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Rub Chicken: Place 2 tbsp of the Mexican Spice Mix in a small bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and lime juice. Mix to combine. Use your hands to slather the Mexican Spice Mix all over each piece of chicken.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a deep skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 2 minutes or until browned, then cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate.
  • In the same skillet, still over medium high heat, add the onion, garlic and capsicum (bell peppers). Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion and capsicum start to brown. These will get covered in the brown bits stuck to the fry pan from searing the chicken (adds flavour and colour to the rice).
  • Turn the stove down to medium, then add the rice. Stir to coat the rice grains with the onion mixture and oil.
  • Add the chicken stock, tomato puree/passata, corn, beans and remaining Mexican Spice Mix. Stir to combine.
  • Place chicken back in the skillet on top of the rice, skin side up. It should be partially submerged in the liquid but most of the skin should be above the liquid.
  • Bring to simmer, then turn off the stove. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and place into the oven.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and take off the lid/foil.
  • Return the skillet to the oven, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes until only small puddles of liquid remain on the surface of the rice. This step allows the chicken skin to crisp up and the remaining liquid in the rice to largely evaporate.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes (uncovered). Any remaining liquid will evaporate in this step.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the chicken and rice.
  • Serve, garnished with coriander/cilantro leaves, extra lime wedges and sliced jalapeños, if desired. Sour cream and yoghurt also goes well with this.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 442 g, Calories 713 kcal, Carbohydrate 61.2 g, Protein 40.8 g, Fat 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 1612 mg, Fiber 7.4 g, Sugar 6.1 g

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN BAKE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add Mexican flavor to your family's dinner! Enjoy this rice and bean bake that's ready in an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 1/2 cups picante sauce
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 1 egg
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) pinto beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Mix rice, 1/2 cup of the picante sauce, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and the egg product in medium bowl; press in bottom of baking dish.
  • Mix beans and remaining 1 cup picante sauce in small bowl; spoon over rice mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the chili powder.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE WRAPS



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This is a quick and easy way to stretch chicken (or even ground beef or turkey, if you like) and make a meal for a whole family. It is inexpensive, fast, and freezes well. Just pop one in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you've got a terrific lunch the day after.

Provided by beyond.blond

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets taco seasoning
1 cup rice, prepared as per package directions
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce (thick and chunky works best, but you can use whatever you like)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large tortillas (I like the jalepeno and cheddar ones)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the chicken and one package of the taco seasoning and prepare as you would tacos, doubling the amount of water. Add the corn and bring to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, cheese, and the other packet of taco seasoning. Mix it up well, then add the rice and the picante sauce.
  • As soon as the liquid in the chicken mixture is absorbed, add it to the bowl WHILE IT IS STILL HOT. Mix it all together, and spoon into tortilla shells and wrap them up.

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