**Mexican Chicken and Rice: A Flavorful Journey to the Heart of Mexican Cuisine**
Embark on a culinary adventure to the vibrant streets of Mexico with our collection of tantalizing Mexican chicken and rice recipes. From the classic One-Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice, a symphony of flavors in a single pot, to the zesty Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole, a delightful blend of Tex-Mex flavors, our recipes offer a diverse range of options for every taste. Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican cooking as you explore recipes like the flavorful Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup, the irresistible Mexican Arroz con Pollo, and the hearty Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet, a quick and easy one-pan meal. Whether you're craving a quick weeknight dinner or a festive dish for a special occasion, our Mexican chicken and rice recipes will transport you to the heart of Mexican culinary traditions.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.-Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Easy, simple, and tastes great!
Provided by mommyyoder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
- Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD
I came up with this when I had leftover rice and hadn't eaten dinner yet. It turned out so good I had to share it. Use leftover chicken or grill a breast. Serve warm or cold.
Provided by Heather Finn-Brady
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix rice, salsa, corn, beans, chicken, avocado, and cilantro together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1019.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lulabelle30
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- preheat oven 350 degrees. cook rice according to package directions, sautee onions and bell pepper in oil for 10 minutes In large bowl combine black beans, 1 1/2 cup Cheese, Rotel, Chicken, Bell Pepper/Onion Mixture, and yellow rice. Spoon into 13x9 dish sprinkle the rest of cheese on top, bake covered for 30 minutes.
CHILI'S MARGARITA GRILLED CHICKEN AND BELINDA'S MEXICAN RICE
I started with a copycat recipe, added more of my favorite (garlic salt) ingredient, and then made this for my son, as well as for my co-worker, who had just had a baby. Everyone's comment: "Wow! That was really tender, tasty chicken!" (I didn't tell them how incredibly easy it was!) I served it with my Mexican rice (another favorite)and black beans.
Provided by Belinda in Austin
Categories White Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in margarita mix, tequila, and garlic in refrigerator for several hours, or overnight. (I soaked it overnight, and it was really flavorful.).
- Remove chicken from marinade, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
- Preheat George Foreman or gas grill. Cook chicken just until cooked through (just until juices run clear-don't overcook, or it won't be as juicy).
- Serve with Mexican rice and black beans.
- Mexican Rice:.
- Cook rice in 1 tablespoon oil, until lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, and garlic salt; cover pan and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 610.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 31.1
INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS
This easy, one-pot, Mexican chicken and rice dinner is done in about 30 minutes. Serve with other toppings like avocado and sour cream, if desired.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1366.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CROCK-POT CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
A delicious combination of cheese, chicken, salsa and rice. I created this recipe when I needed to make dinner in the crockpot because my husband was redoing the floors in the kitchen and I had no stove to use. Thanks to him a new chicken recipe was born. I use my homemade canned salsa but any salsa will do. Also, we mostly eat chicken breast, but you can use any type of chicken. The cooking time will need adjusted longer for dark meat or chicken on the bone. There are several variations for this recipe such as adding beans, corn, mushrooms, etc. The possibilities are endless.
Provided by CrissyJ76
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- 2. Mix together the salsa, queso dip, chicken stock, taco seasoning, garlic powder and uncooked rice.
- 3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- 4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours Adjust cooking time depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- 5. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
MEXICAN VELVEETA CHICKEN AND RICE
This recipe is from a former friend who made this religiously. Makes a lot!!!!! I don't know where she got it, but it is very good. Very cheesy, too! If you like Velveeta, this is the recipe to use.
Provided by whatsachef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat bottom of skillet with oil.
- Add chicken. Cook approximately 10-15 minutes on med-hi heat or until chicken is white clear through. Set aside.
- Boil the water with bouillon until cubes are dissolved, then add rice. Remove from heat and cover 5 mins or until rice is set. (If there is any excess water, this is okay. Leave in for mixing).
- Transfer chicken and rice to a large stock pot. Add velveeta cubes and sour cream. Mix well. Over medium heat, stir frequently to prevent sticking on the bottom until cheese is no longer lumpy. Serve hot. Refridgerate leftovers. REHEAT WELL.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 552.1, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 25.9
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
This is a great variation for the classic chicken and rice casserole. The Mexican-style tomatoes add a kick!
Provided by Crystal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Mexican-style tomatoes, rice, celery soup, and chicken soup in a bowl. Pour mixture over the chicken breasts. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove aluminum foil. Add Mexican cheese blend and tortilla chips to casserole. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 797.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CROCK POT MEXICAN CHICKEN AND SPANISH RICE
My husband was out of town and I wanted mexican food. So I decided to experiment. I have made this several times since and it has been a big hit with everyone. I have sherred or sliced the chicken and mixed with the rice. The chicken is also good as chicken tacos. I just recently used the chicken to make enchiladas and served the rice on the side. I have plans to try this same recipe with beef.
Provided by Twolittledudesmommy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken in to crock pot. Mix water, taco seasoning, and salsa (I use half the jar) together. Pour onto chicken. Set crock pot to low and let it cook for 3 to 4 hours.
- After chicken is done remove and put rice in leftover liquid. While rice is cooking shredded or slice chicken.
- Once rice is done (about 10 to 20, depending on how cooked you like your rice) mix chicken in or serve as taco or make enchiladas with the chicken.
MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI AND RICE
A one-skillet, family-friendly meal that is ready in 30 minutes. Make use of leftover, pre-cooked chicken for this fast, affordable meal. Serve in a bowl, wrapped in a flour tortilla or piled on a bed of greens; the possibilities are endless.
Provided by Baking Nana
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Knorr®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet; cook onions until starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken and chili powder. Add diced green chilies, fire roasted tomatoes with juices, pinto beans, and water. Cover and simmer until heated through and flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
- Add Knorr Fiesta Sides, Mexican Rice and corn. Stir to combine, cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered for 7 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 772.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE WRAPS
This is a quick and easy way to stretch chicken (or even ground beef or turkey, if you like) and make a meal for a whole family. It is inexpensive, fast, and freezes well. Just pop one in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you've got a terrific lunch the day after.
Provided by beyond.blond
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 8 wraps
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet, combine the chicken and one package of the taco seasoning and prepare as you would tacos, doubling the amount of water. Add the corn and bring to a boil.
- In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayo, cheese, and the other packet of taco seasoning. Mix it up well, then add the rice and the picante sauce.
- As soon as the liquid in the chicken mixture is absorbed, add it to the bowl WHILE IT IS STILL HOT. Mix it all together, and spoon into tortilla shells and wrap them up.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Give rice a new twist with Mexican flavors everyone will love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken drumsticks with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix.
- Sear chicken drumsticks on a medium high heat skillet with just a touch of oil. Once chicken is brown all around, set chicken aside.
- On a food processor or blender, blend tomato, onion, and garlic. Add this into a large skillet, over medium high heat and let it cook for a minute or two.
- Keep adding the rest of the ingredients to the pan: rice, chiles, corn, peas, and the remainder taco seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for a minute or two. Adjust salt level to taste.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Place chicken on top of the rice.
- Cover well, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a good squeeze of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE
This Mexican chicken and rice is flavor-laden comfort food for our family and made in the Instant Pot®. Serve in bowls with your favorite toppings and tortilla chips or use as a taco filling. Either way, this quick dish will definitely please your family!
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and season with cumin, cayenne, and salt; stir to combine. Continue cooking until onion is clear and chicken is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in rice and saute, allowing oil and spices to coat grains.
- Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salsa, and corn into the pot. Mix well. Cancel Saute function. Close and lock the lid with vent turned to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Cover the top with Cheddar cheese and replace the lid. Let steam melt the cheese before serving, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1459.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN WITH BEANS AND RICE
This maybe the the best chicken I've ever made. The recipe is very flexible to your tastes. I preferred mine to be spicy but you can easily change to suite your tastes. I love using the Dutch Oven because you don't have to worry about scratching a coating off and the heat is continual and gentle on the food.
Provided by Erv Kosch
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Start your baking oven preheating to 250 degree Fahrenheit.
- Heat a Dutch Oven on your stove burner with the Canola Oil over a low flame.
- Dry 2-3 the Chicken Legs with a paper towel.
- Coat the Chicken Legs with the Fajita Spice Mix in a pie tin or similar container. The heavier the coating the spicier the chicken.
- Place the coated Chicken Legs in the Dutch Oven and cover. Brown both sides of the chicken for 3-5 minutes. Don't crowd the chicken or the chicken will burn. Also the Dutch Oven will get hotter as you go so watch your browning time.
- Remove the browned Chicken Legs and set aside.
- Repeat the process until all the chicken is browned. You'll need to keep a thin coat of oil on the bottom of the Dutch Oven so add Canola Oil as needed between brownings.
- Wipe out the hot Dutch Oven with a paper towel to remove the oil and unwanted spices. Leave some extra spice if you want the dish to be hotter.
- Place the ingredients into the Dutch Oven in this order: Chili Beans, Salsa, Chicken Broth, Long Grain White Rice, and then the Chicken Legs.
- Cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken's juices run clear. Don't peak if your can avoid it.
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN OVER RICE
Easy quick meal great as one dish supper or with a green salad on the side. (Gluten Free) I like thighs best, but you can use breast if you prefer after the contest
Provided by Robin Batterson
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring first four ingredients to a boil in saucepan. Cover and simmer 45-50 minutes.
- Cut chicken into bite size chunks, shake in plastic bag with the rice flour, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
- I use Pam type spray or several teaspoons olive oil to saute onions and peppers, cook till onions translucent, add garlic. cook a minute or so. Add zucchini and cover, toss frequently to start the zucchini cooking. Let cool -- then add salsa. Mix together, cover and let simmer.
- In another frypan, heat a few teaspoons olive oil or Pam type spray. Brown chicken cubes that you shook with seasoning and flour.
- Add chicken chunks to the veggies, simmer until rice is done.
- Serve over rice.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET
Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DonnaColorado Johns
Categories Poultry
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour and seasoned salt in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
- Brown chicken in hot oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and next five ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for cilantro and mix thoroughly to combine. Make sure the yogurt and cheese are stirred in throughout the entire bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with extra cheese if you would like. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with chopped cilantro. To make this process easier, I always have cooked chicken on hand, and use Uncle Ben's Ready Rice. If you have those two things, this can be throw together in a matter of minutes! It can also easily be made ahead of time and reheated.
POLLO LOCO - MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Susan52
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour Baja Chipotle Marinade over chicken and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. When ready, grill chicken until done (165 degrees). While the chicken is grilling prepare the rice. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and Southwestern or Taco Seasoning. Stir in onion flakes, tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Heat cheese dip according to package directions set aside. To assemble the Pollo Loco - place 1/4 of the rice on a plate, top with grilled chicken. Pour 2-3 Tbsp cheese dip over chicken and rice and top with chopped tomatoes.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
- Rinse the rice before cooking: This will remove the starch and help the rice to cook evenly.
- Use the right amount of liquid: The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of liquid for every cup of rice.
- Bring the liquid to a boil before adding the rice: This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low: This will help the rice to cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving: This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffy.
- Use a variety of vegetables and spices: This will add flavor and texture to the rice.
- Serve the rice with your favorite Mexican dishes: Such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
Conclusion:
Mexican chicken and rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Mexican chicken and rice a try.
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