Mexican Chicken and Rice

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 3 -4 chicken breasts
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 /2 pound broccoli, chopped
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 /2 tsp chili powder (if you want a bit of extra kick)
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• Toppings: sour cream, avocado, baked corn tortilla strips

Details

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Preparation

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Mexican Chicken and Rice

Ingredients3-4 chicken breasts 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 1/2 cups cooked rice 1/2 pound broccoli, chopped 1 can kidney beans 1 can petite diced tomatoes 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 Tbsp taco seasoning 1/2 tsp chili powder (if you want a bit of extra kick) 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar Toppings: sour cream, avocado, baked corn tortilla stripsInstructionsCook your rice in a separate pot. I use my Instant pot for this (by the way, if you don't have an Instant Pot yet, you NEED one. I have two and use them all the time). Cut your chicken breasts into 2 inch pieces. Once you have your chicken cut into pieces, wash them off and dry them a bit with a paper towel. Sprinkle taco seasoning and some extra chili powder on top and toss until the chicken is well coated. In a pan, on med-high, heat a bit of oil and sauté your chicken until it has started to brown on both sides. Toss the diced onion, bell pepper, and broccoli into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the broccoli begins to soften. Cover the pan with a lid and add about 1/4 cup of water if you want the broccoli to be softer. When the chicken and veggies are cooked, add in the kidney beans, can of diced tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp. of rice vinegar. Stir in the cooked rice, about 1/4 or the cheese and spread in a baking dish (or leave in your skillet if it is oven-safe). Cover the top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 375° for about 15 minutes. Top with your choice of toppings and serve. We love this with diced avocado, sour cream and green salsa. Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by Yummly Rich Recipes0.1https://busymommymedia.com/mexican-chicken-rice/