Spanish Chicken And Rice Skillet Easy One Pot Dinner Recipe

Jared and I were trying to figure out what to make for dinner tonight but had very few ingredients in our pantry and fridge. We made up this Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet with the few ingredients we had. Needless to say, it was a quick, easy, and tasty meal! We especially love that is is a one pot meal!

Ingredients in Spanish Chicken and Rice

Boneless Chicken Breasts – you can also use chicken thighs or even bone-in chicken. Taco Seasoning – you can make your own taco seasoning with chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and Black Pepper Oil Salsa Corn Black Beans Knorr Spanish Rice Water – you can also use chicken broth to make your Spanish Chicken and Rice even more flavorful. Cheddar Cheese Lime Fresh Cilantro Optional Add-ins: sour cream, diced tomatoes, black or green olives, bell peppers, Spanish chorizo sausage, frozen peas, or cayenne pepper for a little extra spice.

Fresh and Delicious

When you’re in the mood for a meal that really hits the spot, you want something fresh and flavorful. Plus a little something to keep you tastebuds entertained. That’s what you get when you toss a few simple ingredients into a skillet and create this Spanish Chicken and Rice dish. Plus, cooking it all in one skillet means less cleanup. So whoever is in charge of dishes at your house will love this recipe even more. The combination of lime, cilantro and salsa balances out the chicken, rice, beans and corn. Lively color and flavor at its finest!

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South of the Border Sensations

This Spanish Chicken and Rice is not the only south of the border sensation you might want to taste. Check out these other recipes to tantalize your tastebuds.

Grilled Carne Asada Burritos is a favorite among Mexican dishes. The Carne Asada is so versatile. You can use it in so many entrees. Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef is another way to add hearty, Mexican flavor to a wide variety of meals. Mexican Lasagne is a layered dish filled with some of your favorite Mexican flavors. Steak Fajita Bowls puts all the tender meat, crisp vegetables and rice into a single bowl.