How to Make Perfect Easy Mexican Chicken and rice

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Easy Mexican Chicken and rice. With your chicken already done, you are on easy street. Cook some diced onion in olive oil, add a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, some frozen corn, and a little rice, and stir in some chicken Chicken Soup,Chicken. One-Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice. posted by Christy Denney

Easy Mexican Chicken and rice My littles ate a bite and then took a drink. This Mexican Chicken and Rice features tender, juicy marinated chicken thighs and authentic Mexican rice cooked all in one pot! Is there anything better than making dinner all in one pot? You can cook Easy Mexican Chicken and rice using 6 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Easy Mexican Chicken and rice

  1. You need 1 1/2-2 pounds of skinless boneless, chicken breasts cut into pieces (size you like).
  2. Prepare 1/2 jar (24 oz) of Lime and Garlic Salsa.
  3. It's 1/2 jar (24 oz) of Roasted Salsa Verde (green).
  4. It's 1 pkg of sliced mushrooms (unless you don't like them).
  5. Prepare of Shredded sharp cheddar cheese for topping.
  6. You need 1 box of Spanish Rice (I use Knorr's or Zatarain's).

All the food is ready at the same time, the saute pan used to cook the food also doubles as a. This Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole instantly became a new family favorite. So cheesy and delicious, my enchilada-loving boys were totally digging the fact that this casserole had all of their favorite elements in an easy to eat package. This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves.

Easy Mexican Chicken and rice instructions

  1. Using a large skillet, spray with cooking oil and put in 1/2 the salsa and chicken. Cook on medium for 10 minutes, covered. Then add the rest of the salsa and turn the chicken. Cook another 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms in and cook on low for another 10 minutes..
  2. While the chicken is cooking, make the rice according to the recipe on the box. Serve the chicken salsa mixture over the rice and top with shredded cheese. I put a dollop of sour cream on top as well. Delicious!.

I've served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation. In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Super easy Mexican Chicken recipe made with rice and topped with cheese! Rice and chicken breasts are simmered in salsa broth, then finished with gooey cheese and served with avocado.