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Mexican Chicken and Rice
A high-protein Mexican-style chicken and rice cooked all in one pan, making it perfect for easy meal prep. Chicken breast is seasoned with cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder, then cooked with black beans, bell pepper, and uncooked rice in canned tomatoes. Ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast (whole or sliced)
- 1 whole onion (chopped)
- 1 whole bell pepper (chopped)
- 400 g black beans (canned, drained)
- 200 g uncooked basmati rice (washed)
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml water
- 10 g fresh coriander (chopped) optional
- 2 stalks green onion (sliced) optional
seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Steps
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1Season chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. If the color doesn't change, it's not well seasoned.Tip: The color change is a good indicator of adequate seasoning coverage.~3 min
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2Cook the chicken on medium heat for 3 minutes before adding chopped onions, bell pepper, and black beans.~4 min
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3Add washed uncooked rice. Season again and toast the rice before adding canned chopped tomatoes and water.Tip: Toasting the rice adds extra flavor to the dish.~3 min
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4Bring to a boil, then cover on low heat for 12 minutes until fully cooked.~12 min
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5Garnish with coriander and green onion and enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
40g
Protein
45g
Carbs
6g
Fat
7g
Fiber
Cultural Context
This one-pan Mexican chicken and rice is inspired by arroz con pollo, a popular dish across Latin America and the Caribbean. Using canned tomatoes and dried spices makes it a practical and nutritious meal prep option.
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