Description
Sizzling smoky chipotle bbq chicken and rice skillet delivers bold southwestern comfort right to your dinner table. Hearty one-pan magic combines spicy chiles, tender chicken, and fluffy rice for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sear seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, lightly toast rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning and enhance nutty flavors.
- Pour chicken broth, chipotle peppers, and BBQ sauce into the skillet, creating a flavorful cooking liquid. Bring mixture to a rapid boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer rice for 15-20 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice reaches tender consistency.
- Incorporate cooked chicken, corn, and black beans into the rice, gently mixing to distribute ingredients evenly and reheat thoroughly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface, then cover skillet for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to melt completely.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately while hot, offering a smoky, zesty one-pan meal with vibrant textures and flavors.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the smoky, spicy flavor profile.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber and a nuttier texture, adjusting cooking liquid and time accordingly.
- Reduce chipotle peppers for a milder dish or add extra for more heat, depending on personal spice tolerance.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking process and prevent burning or overcooking components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg