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Mexican Chicken & Rice Skillet

An image of prepared Mexican Chicken & Rice Skillet made with chicken thighs, taco seasoning, white rice, Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth, Pace® Picante Sauce, Pace® Signature Sauces Classic Taco Sauce, black beans and corn.
  • prep time: 10 min
  • total time: 45 min
  • serves: 6 people
  • calories: 381 1 serving
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Fast, easy, flavorful, and satisfying—this one-skillet, Southwest-inspired chicken and rice dish is comfort food at its finest. The trick to instantly infusing its simple base with spicy, smoky deliciousness is simmering everything in an aromatic blend of chicken broth, Pace® Medium Picante Sauce, and Pace® Classic Taco Signature Sauce. Let those flavors meld for 20 minutes on the stove and you’re left with fluffy rice, tender, perfectly-seasoned chicken, and just one skillet to clean after you’ve enjoyed your new favorite weeknight meal. 

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 envelope (1 ounce) reduced sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium (8 ounces) yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Picante Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Pace® Signature Sauces Classic Taco Sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Tips

    • Try not to peek at the rice while it’s cooking; it relies on steam to cook, and you’ll let too much out if you keep lifting the lid.
    • This dish is perfect for meal prep—refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 1 week. 
    • Serve with sour cream.
  • Step 1

    Toss chicken and taco seasoning in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium; add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in skillet.

  • Step 2

    Add onion to skillet and cook over medium, stirring often to loosen browned bits, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until rice is toasted and coated in seasoning, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, Pace® Medium Picante Sauce, and Pace® Classic Taco Signature Sauce until smooth. Stir in black beans and corn, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

  • Step 3

    Stir in chicken and cook over low, covered, until liquid is mostly absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Uncover and serve with cilantro and sour cream.

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Made With

Calories 381
Total Fat 10 g
Sat. Fat 2.2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Sodium 1017 mg
Total Carb 47 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 3 %DV
Iron 19 %DV
Potassium 7 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.