Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice
Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice is a quick and delicious one-pot meal that brings the flavors of a taco into a creamy rice dish. Tender chicken, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey cheese combine to create an irresistible dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This crowd-pleaser is customizable, making it easy to adapt to your family’s tastes while providing comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and cook the diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the taco seasoning to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender (about 18 minutes).
- Fold in diced tomatoes with green chiles and black beans; warm through (3-5 minutes).
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover for about 2 minutes until melted.
- Serve topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for ground turkey or add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition. For spiciness, incorporate jalapeños or hot sauce during cooking.