One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice
This One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice has just five basic ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds drumsticks
- 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning or homemade
- 10 ounces canned tomatoes with green chilies
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup white rice
Instructions
- In a large plastic bag or mixing bowl toss the drumsticks in half the taco seasoning. Set it aside for now.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once it's hot, pour in your chicken and sear until lightly browned (approximately 2 minutes on each side)
- Remove the drumsticks from the pan and set them aside on a plate for now. Add the can of undrained can of tomatoes with green chilies, water and remaining taco seasoning into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Add rice and stir well. Place drumsticks on top of the rice, cover pan with lid, and reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes until all water is absorbed and chicken has reached 165 degrees F.
Notes
You can also try this Homemade Taco seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 drumstick + 1/2 cup rice and tomatoes | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 457mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 276kcal