One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice

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One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice is an easy stove top dinner recipe loaded with chicken thigh chunks, Rotel, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, rice and shredded cheese.

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One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice is a hearty dinner recipe the whole family will love.

This dish gets tons of flavour from diced onions, minced garlic, taco seasoning and chicken broth.

This chicken and rice recipe takes about forty minutes from start to finish and serves five people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don't miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this cheesy chicken and rice, I started by slicing some boneless skinless chicken thighs into strips.

I heated some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I added the strips of chicken to the skillet along with some diced onions.

I cooked until the chicken was browned and the onions had softened.

I added some taco seasoning and minced garlic to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the chicken was coated in seasoning.

I added some chicken broth, Rotel, canned corn, black beans and tomato paste to the skillet.

I stirred well and brought the mixture to a boil.

I added some uncooked white rice to the skillet.

I stirred well, placed a lid on the skillet and reduced the heat to low.

I cooked the rice for fifteen minutes.

I removed the lid and stirred well.

I sprinkled some shredded cheese on top.

I continued cooking the dish until the cheese was melted.

I sprinkled some fresh chopped cilantro on top.

Then the cheesy taco chicken and rice was ready to serve.

This chicken and rice with Rotel is the perfect easy dinner recipe for weeknights.

Taco chicken and rice is full of flavour and has a bit of a kick.

This dish could also be made with ground chicken, turkey or beef if you prefer.

If you are looking for an easy chicken dinner recipe, then you need to try this One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You'll Need to Make One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 10 oz Rotel
• 11 oz mexicorn or regular canned corn
• 1 cup black beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

How to Make One Pan Cheesy Taco Chicken and Rice:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and onion to the skillet.
3. Cook your chicken until browned, and the onions have softened.
4. Add in the garlic and taco seasoning and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Stir in the chicken broth, Rotel, mexicorn, black beans, and tomato paste.
6. Bring it up to a boil, and stir in the rice.
7. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and stir well.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and continuing cooking for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
10. Serve and enjoy!

FAQS:

Can this be made with ground meat?
You can change the chicken to ground beef, turkey, or chicken.

Can this be made with chicken breast?
You can use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs if you like those better.

What do I serve with this?
This is the perfect one-pot meal because you don’t need to serve it with anything.

How do I store the leftovers?
You will want to store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

What is mexicorn?
It is a canned corn mix with peppers and onions.

Can I use a substitute for mexicorn?

You can use a regular can of corn.

What other types of cheese can I use?
You can make this with cheddar cheese, taco blend, or three cheese blends.

What toppings can I add to this?
I like to top this with sour cream, guacamole, Pico de gallo, lime juice, cilantro, diced onions, or jalapenos.

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