Name: One Skillet Taco Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. brown rice -; 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks -; 1 tbsp. smoked paprika -; 2 tsp. ground cumin -; 2 tsp. dried oregano -; 1 tbsp. olive oil -; 1 tbsp. chopped garlic -; 1/3 c. chopped onion -; 1 diced green bell pepper -; 1 (7.5-oz) can no-salt black beans, drained -; 1 large beefsteak tomato, diced (OR 1 can diced tomatoes) -; 2 c. red enchilada sauce -; 1 c. water -; 3/4 c. shredded cheese (such as Mexican cheese: blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and asadero) -; sea salt & pepper, to taste -; Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish -; Avocado, sliced, for garnish -

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - One Skillet Taco Chicken & Rice

1. 1 1/2 c. brown rice -

2. 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks -

3. 1 tbsp. smoked paprika -

4. 2 tsp. ground cumin -

5. 2 tsp. dried oregano -

6. 1 tbsp. olive oil -

7. 1 tbsp. chopped garlic -

8. 1/3 c. chopped onion -

9. 1 diced green bell pepper -

10. 1 (7.5-oz) can no-salt black beans, drained -

11. 1 large beefsteak tomato, diced (OR 1 can diced tomatoes) -

12. 2 c. red enchilada sauce -

13. 1 c. water -

14. 3/4 c. shredded cheese (such as Mexican cheese: blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and asadero) -

15. sea salt & pepper, to taste -

16. Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish -

17. Avocado, sliced, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - One Skillet Taco Chicken & Rice

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook rice according to instructions and set aside to cool.

2. Stage

Season chicken breast with smoked paprika, cumin, and dried oregano.

3. Stage

Set a deep (nonstick) skillet on medium heat, and once hot, add olive oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the outside of the onion has slightly browned.

4. Stage

Add chicken breast and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.

5. Stage

Fold in the cooked brown rice, then stir in the black beans, tomato, enchilada sauce, and water. Mix everything together and bring to a light simmer. Reduce the heat to low-medium, then cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

6. Stage

Remove the top, stir up the chicken and rice and season to taste with sea salt & pepper. Sprinkle on some cheese (if desired), then bake for 5 to 7 minutes to melt the cheese.

7. Stage

Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado, then enjoy!