D'licious Mexican Chicken & Rice

Name: D'licious Mexican Chicken & Rice
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp oil; 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp sea salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ⅔ c chicken broth; 1 (15-oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ tsp chili powder; ½ tsp cumin; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 cups parboiled long grain rice; 1½ Tbsp fresh lime juice; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

3 steps

Updated at: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:33:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories382.7 kcal (19%)

Total Fat8.3 g (12%)

Carbs47.8 g (18%)

Sugars2.8 g (3%)

Protein26.1 g (52%)

Sodium863.6 mg (43%)

Fiber4.5 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

Step 1

Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fully cooked, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Prepare Mexican Rice

Step 2

In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add chicken broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the cooked chicken, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.

Step 3

Enjoy!