Description
This Cheesy Chicken Burrito Skillet is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, rice, beans, and melted cheese for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Season: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for quicker preparation.
- Top with avocado or sour cream for added creaminess.
- Perfect as a burrito filling or with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
