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Fiesta Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and hearty Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dish packed with vegetables, spices, and cheese.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • salt salt
  • black pepper black pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed, diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground cumin
  • 1 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese (grated)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until browned, then set aside.
  • Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft. Add chicken broth and scrape brown bits.
  • Add seasonings, tomatoes, chilies, corn, beans, and rice. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked chicken, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 8 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with extra cilantro if desired.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Rice, spicy