Description
A flavorful Mexican chicken and rice dish packed with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
- Stir in the cooked rice.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mexican chicken and rice