Best Pc Tex Mex Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

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TEX-MEX SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE



Tex-Mex Skillet Chicken and Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 12-ounce bag small broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
3 cups frozen cooked brown rice, heated as directed
1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Whisk the salsa, sour cream and 3/4 cup water in a bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, scallion whites and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cumin and stir until toasted, 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the chicken, rice, salsa mixture and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and saucy, 1 to 3 minutes. Fold in half of the cheese; top with the rest. Broil until the cheese melts, 2 to 4 minutes. Top with the scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 1264 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



Easy Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

TEX-MEX SKILLET CHICKEN



Tex-mex skillet chicken image

Fast & easy with lots of flavor. Perfect for those nights on the run when you want something hot & spicy

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, coursely chopped
1 green bell pepper, coursely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup instant rice
1 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 tomatoes, seeded &,chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, cumin and salt tossing to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper and garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken, saute stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in rice, picante sauce and broth, mixing well.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and let stand another 10 minutes.
  • sprinkle with tomatoes& olives.
  • Service with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 961, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.4

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice image

Great way to use up leftover rice. I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar as it didn't have a loving home. I haven't had a chance to make it myself yet, but thought it sounded quick, simple and tasty. If you beat me to it, please let me know what you think!

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups leftover rice
cooking spray
3/4 lb seasoned chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 (8 ounce) jar mild salsa or 1 (8 ounce) jar hot salsa
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat.
  • Add chicken breast cubes and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in salsa, mexi-corn, black beans and leftover rice.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 742.8, Carbohydrate 190.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 43.6

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