Tex Mex Skillet Chicken And Rice Recipes

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first five ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred chicken with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker. Add corn and rice; cook, covered, on low 1 hour longer. , If desired, serve with cheese, sour cream, avocado and olives.

TEX MEX STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot, and cook and stir the green and red bell pepper until they are starting to become tender, about 5 minutes. Set the peppers aside.
• Mix flour and taco seasoning in a bowl, and stir in chicken pieces, a few at a time, to thoroughly coat with the flour mixture. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chicken until no longer pink and the coating is browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers, black beans, and salsa, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
• To serve, sprinkle each portion with Cheddar cheese.

TEX MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook the chicken: In a large skillet or braiser, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thigh pieces and sprinkle the Tex Mex seasoning over the chicken. Stir and cook for 5 until the chicken is browned.
• Cook onion and peppers: To the skillet, add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
• Cook the rice: Next, add the tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth and rice. Stir everything and bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. The rice is done when all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat.
• Finish the rice: Add 1 cup of the cheese and gently stir. Top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese, cover and let it sit for about 3 minutes or until the cheese melts. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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.

PC TEX-MEX CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• add 1 tsp of the oil to a 12 inch skillet; heat over medium high heath 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Meanwhile, drain corn; pat dry with paper towels. Add corn to skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring 5 mintues or until carmelized on one side. Remove corn from skillet; set aside.
• As corn cooks, cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Combine chicken and seasoning mix in a large bowl. Add chicken to skiller. Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
• Add remaning 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Add rice; stir until well coated with oul. Add broth and salsa; bring to a simmer over medium-high heath. Cover skillet; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• To serve spoon chicken over rice mixture in skiller, spinkle with cheese and corn. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

LOW FAT TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
• Stir in rice and vermicelli mix (including seasoning package); cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Stir in broth and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
• Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomato, chiles, chili powder, basil, cumin and pepper.
• Transfer to a 8 x 8 inch casserole dish.
• Bake, covered, at 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
• Let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

ONE-PAN TEX-MEX CHICKEN & RICE

Steps:

• Mix dressing and cumin until blended. Heat half the dressing mixture in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
• Add vegetables and remaining dressing mixture; stir. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Stir in rice and water; bring to boil. Add TACO BELL® Sauce; mix well. Top with cheese.
• Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 5 min.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Spray skillet with cooking spray and heat.
• Add chicken breast cubes and cook until no longer pink.
• Stir in salsa, mexi-corn, black beans and leftover rice.
• Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted.