Mexican Essentials Creamy Chicken Over Rice 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.

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare chicken and rice.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Mix together soups, tomatoes, and broth.
• In a large casserole dish, layer half of chicken, soup mixture, and cheese. Repeat.
• Top with crushed chips.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling; serve over rice.
• NOTE: The chips get pretty dark--if you are afraid they will burn cover the casserole.

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

GRILLED MEXICAN CHICKEN OVER RICE

Steps:

• In shallow non-metal pan or dish, combine orange juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic; mix well.
• Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat well.
• Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
• If marinating chicken for more than 15 minutes, cover and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, heat grill.
• Cook rice as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.
• When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
• Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Thinly slice each chicken breast half.
• Serve over hot cooked rice; top with salsa.
• Broiler directions: Marinate chicken and prepare rice as directed above.
• Line broiler pan with foil; spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place chicken on sprayed rack.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.
• Serve as directed above.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN THIGH AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Combine salt, granulated garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over both sides of chicken thighs.
• Combine butter and olive oil in a deep-sided, 11-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook until butter is melted and foamy. Swirl the butter and oil together and place chicken thighs in the skillet in a single layer. Cook until just brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan with tongs and set aside. Keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and chili powder; cook and stir until rice begins to pick up some color, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in drained tomatoes and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved tomato liquid, chicken broth, and water; bring to a boil. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
• Place browned chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture; do not submerge. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove cover, increase heat to medium, and gently stir in thawed peas. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.