Description
A smoky chipotle BBQ chicken and rice skillet is a one-pan meal that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice and a smoky barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and chipotle.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add corn or black beans for extra flavor.
- Adjust chipotle amount based on heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: smoky chipotle bbq chicken and rice skillet