Loaded Tex-Mex Chicken Rice Skillet 🧀🌽🔥
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 4 | Calories per Serving: ~520 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, cubed 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder 🌶️
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
1 cup cooked rice 🍚
1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
1/2 cup corn kernels 🌽
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped tomato 🍅
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet and sauté the chicken with chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until golden. Add bell pepper, onion, and tomato, cooking for 5 more minutes. Stir in rice, beans, and corn. Mix everything well and top with cheddar. Cover the skillet until the cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot!
💡 Tip: Add jalapeños for a spicier kick or top with avocado for creaminess.