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Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice

May 28, 2015 by Tiffany 24 Comments

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Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice  – delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store-bought salsa and other yummy southwest flavors

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice

Weekdays can be kind of hectic around here. Kids are tired from school and after-school activities, they are whining over doing homework and I am tired of schlepping them around town all day.

So when dinner comes, I am looking for something fast from start to finish. This Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice is the perfect one pot meal. Not only is the side dish included, it is easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Not only is the side dish included, it is easy to make and incredibly delicious.

This Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice  is cheesy, kind of sweet, savory and full of flavor. It tastes just like the filling of a fajita. In fact, you can even serve some warm tortillas alongside and roll them up.

In fact, you can even serve some warm tortillas alongside and roll them up.

To get all those southwest flavors I used store-bought salsa. Since I was serving them to my kids I used mild but if you like the heat, add some jalapeños and hot sauce.

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors

The best part about this Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice is that not only does it work as a quick dinner idea, it is awesome for entertaining on a budget.

Make a big ol’ batch using a large skillet and feed a large crowd for less. The more you save on food the more you can spend on good cocktails :).

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors

Now that summer is almost here I want to spend less time in the kitchen and more in the outdoors. The weather is beautiful, and my kids are begging to go to the pool and the beach often. So I will be cooking slow cooker meals, one pot dinners, and quick salads in the next few weeks.

So I will be cooking slow cooker meals, one-pot dinners, and quick salads in the next few weeks.

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors

I hope you can try this delicious Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors
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Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy southwest flavors
Course: Entree
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 399 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
  • 2 Large chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Corn
  • 3/4 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Cup Long grain rice uncooked
  • 15 oz Jar of Salsa
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1 - 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
  • Green Onions sliced
  • Salt + Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil
  2. When the oil is hot, add the cubed chicken and brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper
  3. Add the peppers and onions. Cook until softened. 2 minutes
  4. Pour in the stock and salsa. Cook until mixture starts to boil
  5. Add the rice and mix
  6. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low
  7. Cook until the rice is done and liquid has evaporated. About 15 minutes
  8. Remove from heat and add the corn. Mix and check for seasoning
  9. Sprinkle in the cheese and green onions
  10. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 1059mg46%
Potassium 767mg22%
Carbohydrates 54g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 875IU18%
Vitamin C 29.7mg36%
Calcium 198mg20%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Southwest Skillet Chicken And Rice - delicious one pot meal under 30 minutes. This easy to make chicken dish uses store bought salsa and other yummy flavors

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Comments

  1. LindySez says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Sounds really easy and good. I did want to let you know you have your rice in the recipe twice and I’m sure it’s only one cup ~ Cheers

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 1, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks so much lindy! I’ll fix it right away!! Have a great day

      Reply
  2. HEILEIG DIAMONDS says

    June 10, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Nice Recipes… I like it

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 10, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  3. Dana says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Great recipe! made this yesterday and it was delicious, easy, and cheap. I ate it with sour cream on the side, definitely making this again!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      June 11, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Hi Dana! I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know. Have a great day!

      Reply
  4. Amber Ludwig says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    OH this sounds amazing!! I love that its a one skillet meal too!! Cuts down on dishes 😉 which is something I loathe to wash lol!! Thanks for the great recipe!! I will have to try it asap!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      August 21, 2015 at 8:44 am

      I hate washing dishes too!!

      Reply
  5. Mike says

    October 11, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    To get my wife to consider eating this, I’d need to make it with brown rice. Do you think it can be adjusted? If so,, how?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      October 12, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Hi Mike… Brown Rice uses the same amount of liquid as white rice but takes double the time to cook, so keep that in mind when making this dish!
      Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  6. brian ball says

    May 29, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I would suggest cooking brown rice separate. Otherwise you run the risk of dry chicken or crunchy rice.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      May 30, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Hi Brian! this recipe calls for white rice.

      Reply
  7. Bart says

    July 14, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    What kind of salsa would you recommend?
    Also check if we can find it over here on the old continent 😉

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      July 14, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Bart! I used Pace Salsa but you can use your favorite brand! Cheers!

      Reply
  8. Michelle H. says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    Is 1 ounce of salsa correct? Or should it be 1 15ounce jar of salsa? Just checking, this looks sooooo goood!!!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      January 24, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Sorry for the confusion Michelle! it’s 1 – 15 oz jar of salsa.

      Reply
  9. Fred says

    July 30, 2021 at 7:31 am

    Hi Tiffany, can I use basmati rice for this?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      August 2, 2021 at 8:31 am

      yes!

      Reply
    • Delia says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:28 am

      Fred, How was the experience with basmati rice?

      Reply
  10. Brianna says

    October 3, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Very good!! I added spicy black beans 🙂

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      October 4, 2021 at 10:02 am

      Love the idea of adding spice!

      Reply
  11. Stephen says

    December 2, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    When making brown rice, keep in mind that it requires double the cooking time as white rice. I look forward to hearing how it works out for you!

    Reply
  12. Anna says

    December 21, 2022 at 9:20 am

    3 stars
    I tried this with brown rice not realizing or looking through the comments that it calls for white rice. Over an hour later, 3 1/2 cups of water added and 4 other hungry mouths to feed, the rice was still kind of hard but edible. My kids did not like it and requested that I don’t make it again. My husband and I enjoyed it even though the rice was still undercooked.

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      December 21, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Anna, brown rice requires triple de cooking time and water…. next time try it with white rice and I assure you it will be a hit

      Reply

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