Fiesta Chicken

You're going to love this vibrant, one-pan fiesta chicken. It's made up of tender chicken, rice, black beans, corn, & a variety of veggies seasoned with warm spices & finished with Mexican cheese & cilantro. Who's hungry?

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Stand Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 427kcal

Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 medium bell pepper ¾ cup finely diced
1 medium onion ¾ cup finely diced
1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes
¾ cup corn
¾ cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup basmati rice rinsed
1 4 ounce green chiles
1 ½ cups chicken broth homemade preferred, see notes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat 2 to 3 minutes then add the oil and the chicken. Cook until brown on all sides, turn off the heat and remove the chicken from the pan.
Return the skillet to medium heat, then add onion and bell pepper and saute 3 minutes.
Add the taco seasoning and stir to heat the spices and cook 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and broth, and the rinsed rice and green chiles.
Cover and cook 15 minutes on low.
Add the chicken back to the pan with the beans and corn. Cover and cook 5-10 minutes more on low until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes covered
Top with cheese and cilantro and serve warm.

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