Mexican Chicken and Rice (One Pot) Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken and Rice (One Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch cubes; ¼ cup flour (or enough to dredge); ½ tablespoon paprika; ¼ tablespoon salt; ¼ tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; ½ cup white rice; ¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder (can add more if desired); ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon coriander; 12-1 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch cubes
¼ cup flour (or enough to dredge)
½ tablespoon paprika
¼ tablespoon salt
¼ tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup white rice
¼ teaspoon dried chipotle powder (can add more if desired)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon coriander
12-1 cup chicken stock

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1) put flour, salt, pepper, paprika in a zip-top bag, add cubed chicken pieces.
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Shake until chicken is well coated in flour mixture.
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2) add olive oil to pre-heated skillet, add chicken.
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Saute chicken until brown.
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3) add bell pepper and garlic to pan with chicken, saute 2-3 minutes.
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4) add rice, tomatoes and next 4 ingredients to pan.
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5) add first 1/2 cup chicken stock to pan, cover and let cook, stirring occasionally, adding more chicken stock if needed to get rice to desired consistency.
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6) enjoy!

775

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch cubes, ¼ cup flour (or enough to dredge), ½ tablespoon paprika, ¼ tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken and Rice (One Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chicken and Rice (One Pot)

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