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Pioneer Woman One Pot Meals Mexican Chicken And Rice

Mexican Chicken And Rice One Pot Meal

The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, is known for her delicious and easy-to-make recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. One of her most popular recipes is the Mexican Chicken and Rice one pot meal. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Plus, since it's all cooked in one pot, it's easy to clean up after dinner is over!

Ingredients:

Mexican Chicken And Rice Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Source: Food Network

Instructions:

Mexican Chicken And Rice Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the chicken and rice. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes (and their juices), and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Stir in the frozen corn and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve with lime wedges.

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

This Mexican Chicken and Rice one pot meal is a great option for busy weeknights. It's easy to make, and since it's all cooked in one pot, there's minimal clean up after dinner is over. Plus, it's packed with flavor thanks to the combination of spices, chicken, rice, and veggies. The black beans and corn add extra protein and fiber, making this a filling and nourishing meal. And since it's a Pioneer Woman recipe, you know it's going to be delicious!

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