Chicken Taco Rice Skillet

By srumbel

An easy one-pan dish with yummy Mexican flavors. The rice, chicken, and veggies bring all come together in one ultra cheesy meal that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
from cremedelacrumb.com

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1-2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup black beans
• 1/2 cup yellow corn
• 1 cup salsa
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese (cheddar, colby jack, monterey jack, etc)
• optional toppings: 1 avocado (diced) or guacamole, cilantro, sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Drizzle a large pan or non stick skillet with olive oil (or spray heavily with cooking spray). Add chicken and sauté over medium heat 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
Add diced onion and taco seasoning and sauté until tender.
Add rice, beans, corn, salsa, and pepper and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Lastly, add cheese and stir until melty. If desired top with avocados, cilantro, sour cream, and other toppings. Serve immediately.