Chicken And Rice Mexican Style Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium to high heat. Once hot and shimmering, swirl to coat the pan, then add the chicken, onion, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and the onion is beginning to soften. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and cook 30 seconds. Add the black beans and rice. Stir to coat once more.
• Add the diced tomatoes in their juices and 1 1/2 cups water. Stir to combine the ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, then reduce the heat and let simmer 30 minutes. Remove the lid and stir, scraping up any rice that has started to stick to the bottom of the pot. Re-cover and continue to let simmer with the lid on until the rice is tender, 10 to 20 additional minutes, stirring the pot every 10 minutes or so to prevent sticking. If the rice begins to dry out, add a bit more liquid.
• Stir in the green onions. Serve warm with any other desired toppings.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Season chicken drumsticks with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix.
• Sear chicken drumsticks on a medium high heat skillet with just a touch of oil. Once chicken is brown all around, set chicken aside.
• On a food processor or blender, blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Add this into a large skillet, over medium high heat and let it cook for a minute or two.
• Keep adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan: rice, chiles, corn, peas, and the remainder taco seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for a minute or two. Adjust salt level to taste.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Place chicken on top of the rice.
• Cover well, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
• Serve with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a good squeeze of lime.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Toss the chicken cubes with taco seasoning.
• In a heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it changes color.
• Stir in rice and stir to mix.
• Add salsa and water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and allow to cook about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to stand about 5 minutes before serving.
• If you like, you may sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

CHICKEN AND RICE MEXICAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish add rice, salsa and taco seasoning.
• Layer chicken on top of rice.
• Pour water over everything and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Remove from oven and add shredded cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
• Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.