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Steph de Sousa

Quick Easy Winter Dinners Day 6 One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice

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πŸ‘‹ Hey there, food lovers! Day 6 of our quick and easy winter dinners. Today I’m sharing a super easy and oh-so-delicious recipe: One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈπŸš. This is perfect for those busy nights when you want a flavorful, hearty meal without the fuss. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 482

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs or breasts
1 packet taco mix OR:
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder optional
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced capsicum
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can water
  • 1 tbsp stock powder

Method
 

  1. In a hot pan, brown both sides of your chicken thighs. Don’t worry about cooking them through just yet.
  2. Remove the chicken and add onion and capsicum, cooking until soft.
  3. Add rice and your spice mix, stirring for a minute.
  4. Now, add tomatoes, water, stock powder, corn, and beans.
  5. Place the chicken back on top and cover with a lid for 5 mins. Then, remove the lid and turn the heat to low.
  6. Let it cook for about 15 minutes. The liquid will evaporate, and the rice will be tender and flavorful.
  7.  

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2193IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg

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Notes

Voila! Your One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice is ready to be devoured! This dish is a wonderful blend of spices and textures, and the best part? Only one pan to clean up! 😍🍴

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