Description
This Cheesy Chicken Burrito Skillet is a flavorful, all-in-one Mexican-American dish featuring tender chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges, it’s a comforting and easy skillet meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Protein and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Rice and Vegetables
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
Cheese and Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Sour cream, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked chicken and stir well to coat all pieces evenly with the seasoning.
- Add Rice and Vegetables: To the skillet, add the rice, chicken broth, drained black beans, drained corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir everything together to combine thoroughly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Remove the lid and sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Cover the skillet again and let it sit for about 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges. Serve hot and enjoy your cheesy chicken burrito skillet.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice, but increase the cooking time by about 15 minutes and add extra broth as needed.
- For added spice, use hot diced tomatoes with green chilies or include sliced jalapeños in the skillet.
