Southwestern Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 min. on each side or until cooked through (165°F).
• Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add water, salsa and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 min. Top rice mixture with the chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center.
• Stir in vegetables, beans and salsa; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a very large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and onion then season with taco seasoning and salt, if necessary. Saute for 2-3 minutes - chicken does not need to be cooked all the way through.
• Add corn, beans, salsa, and chicken broth to the skillet then bring to a boil. Stir in rice then place a lid on top, turn heat down to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit off the heat for 5 minutes before serving.

SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Toss chicken with half the seasoning mix; place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add onions; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. (Chicken will not be done.)
• Mix water and remaining seasoning mix. Add to chicken in skillet along with the rice; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk and beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine the sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a mason jar. Stir with a fork until smooth and well-combined.
• Add the rice, black beans, corn, tomato, chicken, cheese, and cilantro.
• Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• When ready to eat, shake well to combine.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice; set aside. In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the peppers, onion, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the chicken, salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
• While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 4-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add chicken, uncooked rice, black beans, and corn and stir until combined. Set aside.
• Mix tomato sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, sour cream, chili powder, salt, cumin, ancho chile pepper, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Pour into the casserole dish and mix well; contents should be fairly soupy. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and stir.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth if the casserole is too dry or beginning to stick. Cover again and return to the oven until rice is soft, about 40 more minutes.
• Remove foil, stir contents, and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SKILLET (WW CORE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through (170 degrees F).
• Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add water, salsa, and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
• Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice has absorbed liquid.