Best Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice Recipes

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CHICKEN TACO RICE



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This flavorful dish is so easy to vary. It was given to me by a friend, and whenever I prepare it, I think of the amazing friendships that have helped to shape my life. -Heather Ray, Milwaukee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cups instant brown rice
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken, pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the broth, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and corn., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACO RICE



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kansaskb

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
3 1/2 cups water
3 cups Minute Rice
10 ounces Velveeta cheese, diced

Steps:

  • Add oil to large skillet and heat over medium high. Add diced chicken, 1 TBSP taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste; saute until cooked through. Add water (or chicken broth) and remaining taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add minute rice and diced velvetta cheese. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 903.2, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4, Protein 27.4

CHICKEN TACO RICE



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Wonderful quick meal. Originally found on the back of a Minute-Rice box. Can e served with warm tortillas, chips, salsa, chile con queso or sour cream.

Provided by Kit_Kat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (13 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce
1 (1 1/8 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup frozen corn
1 green pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  • Satue chicken in oil in a dutch oven or other large pot until lightly browned.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato sauce and Taco seasoning mix to pot, stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add corn and pepper, increase heat and return to a boil.
  • Add uncooked rice and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer approximately 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency.

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