Margarita Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipes

MARGARITA CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until each piece is golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
• Add peppers and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add broth, rice, cumin and remaining dressing to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Top with chicken; cover.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Sprinkle with cilantro.

FAJITA CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon Spread in same skillet and cook green peppers, onion and chili powder, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in water and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve, if desired, with warmed flour tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour margarita mix over chicken breasts, and marinate for 2 hours in refrigerator.
• When ready to prepare, drain and dust chicken breasts with black pepper.
• Grill on an outside grill (or George Foreman works) 3-4 minutes on each side.
• If you do not have a grill use an iron skillet. Bring to medium high temperature and spray skillet with an oil coating. Braise the chicken breasts until done on each side. Place chicken breasts atop Black Beans.
• Serve with a serving of your favorite Mexican rice and Pico de Gallo.

CHICKEN RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add the celery, onions and peppers; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in beans and mushrooms until heated through., Stir in the broth, water, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender; fluff with a fork. To serve, top rice mixture with chicken breasts.

ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place chicken in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
• Place chicken thighs on top of rice; cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and rice is tender. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Stir 2 tablespoons of the basil into rice; serve with chicken. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

MARGARITA CHICKEN I

Steps:

• In a large skillet combine the margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice and garlic powder. Mix together, then add chicken. Simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until margarita mix has become a light glaze and chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).

MARGARITA CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 T. dressing in large nonstick skillet on med-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until each piece is golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet. 2. Add peppers and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add broth, rice, cumin and remaining dressing to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Top with chicken; cover. 3. Simmer on med-low heat 25-30 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees) and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Sprinkle with cilantro.

PERFECT SKILLET CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
• Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
• Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
• Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
• Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
• Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.

PICKLE MARGARITA

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pickle juice and shake to combine.
• Strain into a glass filled with more ice and garnish with a pickle slice.

CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender., Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the broth, tomatoes, water, cumin and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chicken and peas; heat through.