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Mexican Chicken and Rice
Servings
8
servings
Prep:
5
minutes
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Cook:
30
minutes
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Total:
35
minutes
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5
from 1 vote
A delicious one-pan Mexican inspired meal featuring juicy chicken and fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, green chilis and spices, topped with lots of cheese!
By
Author:
MinShien
Equipment
Braiser
Dutch Oven 5qt
Ingredients
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2
lbs
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1
tbsp
chili powder
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2
tsp
ground cumin
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2
tsp
smoked paprika
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2
tsp
salt
plus more to taste at the end
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½
tsp
pepper
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4-5
cloves
garlic
minced
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½
medium/large onion
diced
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2
cups
basmati rice
or other long grain rice
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28
oz
diced tomatoes
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4
oz
green chilis
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2
cups
chicken broth
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1
tbsp
better than bouillon chicken base
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1-2
cups
monterey jack cheese
shredded
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2
tbsp
cilantro
chopped, for garnish
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cooking oil
Instructions
Cut chicken thighs into one inch cubes.
Toss cubed chicken in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat a braiser or dutch oven over medium heat. Once warm, drizzle with cooking oil. Add the diced chicken thighs.
Cook thighs until fully cooked through. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
Using the same pot/braiser, add more cooking oil if needed, heat oil, and saute the garlic and onion until the onions are soft (2-3 minutes).
Add the basmati rice and saute.
Add the diced tomatoes and green chilis. Stir to combine.
Add bouillon and chicken broth, stir and bring to a boil. Return the chicken thighs to the pan.
Lower to medium low heat. Cover and cook 18-20 minutes or until the rice is soft. Remove from heat. Add more salt to open up the flavors if needed.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Cover for 30 seconds and allow to melt.
Top with cilantro.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories:
392
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
44
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
121
mg
|
Sodium:
1070
mg
|
Potassium:
598
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
810
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12
mg
|
Calcium:
176
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg