Best Speedy Southwest Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipes
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET
This yummy dish has a mildly spicy flavor and a to-die-for aroma that turns your kitchen into a fiesta! Great for a potluck or your next game night.
Provided by Kathy Cromer
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and add the diced onion, minced garlic and the chicken pieces and stir around until chicken is beginning to turn white. Add the chili powder, cumin, corn, diced peppers and salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth and the salsa. Next add the rice, stir. Put lid on pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- 2. Remove lid and add black beans to mixture in the pan and stir. After adding the beans, sprinkle monterey jack cheese over the rice and cover pan with lid and let set another 5 minutes.
- 3. Sprinkle with cilantro or chopped green onions and sour cream if desired.
- 4. NOTE: This is a mildly flavored dish. For more heat/spice, use hot peppers like jalapeno, more garlic and maybe a spicier salsa.
SPEEDY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET
Still trying to use up ingredients on hand that have a low WW point value and are yummy! With the lower amount of rice, this has about 6 points.
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Spray a skillet with pan spray and cook chopped onion for a minute or two.
- 2. Add next 7 ingredients (up through water) and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for a few minutes.
- 3. Add rice and simmer until heated through. If it seems too dry, add a little more water.
- 4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and top with cilantro and cheese. Cover and let sit until cheese has melted.
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