Go Back
+ servings
Santa Fe Chicken and Rice Skillet
Print Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet

With just a few ingredients, you can make this Spanish Chicken and Rice Skillet. It is a delicious and quick meal to feed your whole family!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Chicken, Chicken and Rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 605kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning to taste.  
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken.
  • When chicken is white on all sides, drain off excess oil.  Add salsa, corn, and black beans to skillet.
  • Stir and cook about 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle the Spanish rice over the chicken and add water. 
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese. 
  • Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over the dish. Use remaining lime to garnish the dish. Sprinkle cilantro on top before serving.

Notes

  • Make your own taco seasoning with our recipe.
  • Use chicken broth instead of water for a more flavorful dish.
  • Optional add-ins: sour cream, diced tomatoes, olives, bell peppers

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 10.7mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5.1mg