One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

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This one-pot Mexican Chicken and Rice couldn't be easier to make! Perfect for quick and easy dinner or for meal prep with chicken, rice, black beans, bell peppers, and tomatoes. See Recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced 2 tbsp taco seasoning 1 green pepper, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced 14 oz. canned diced fire roasted tomatoes 14 oz. canned black beans 1 cup white rice (or brown quick-cooking rice) 1.5 cups low sodium chicken broth See Recipe Now

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Step 1 If you are making homemade taco seasoning (see notes), mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt to create the spice mixture. See Recipe

Step 2 Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and half the spice mixture. Cook until lightly browned on the outside, 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. See Recipe

Step 3 Add the peppers and onions to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until beginning to soften. See Recipe

Step 4 Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, rice, chicken broth, and remaining spice mixture. Stir together and bring to a boil. See Recipe

Step 5 Add the chicken to the pan and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked through. The cooking time may vary based on the rice you choose. Use the directions for the rice for a rough estimate of how much time it will take. See Recipe

Step 6 Open and season with salt and pepper as needed. Top with cheese, cilantro, salsa, avocado, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and anything else that you would throw onto a taco See Recipe

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