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Published by: Kristy Hawk

Chicken Taco & Rice – a simple, one-skillet meal with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, sweet corn and melted cheese on top. Quick, easy and family friendly.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This one skillet meal is a total crowd-pleaser. It’s packed with flavor, super easy to make and cleanup is a breeze. The cheesy top, tender chicken and seasoned rice make it a satisfying comfort meal! It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something everyone will actually eat.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil 
• 2 Tbsp of Kristy’s Homemade Taco Seasoning 
• 13 oz chicken broth
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 15 oz can of corn, drained 
• 1 & 1/2 cups minute white rice 
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

Directions:

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet with 1 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. 
2. Flip over after 4-5 minutes and then continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. 
3. Remove chicken from the skillet, shred it and then place it back into the skillet. 
4. Add in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, drained corn and taco seasoning. 
5. Stir to combine and then bring to a boil. 
6. Stir in the rice, cover and remove from heat. 
7. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes and then take the lid off and add the cheese onto it. 
8. Cover again for a couple of minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

Eat with a fork or scoop it up with some tortilla chips. Enjoy!!