Description
This BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful barbecue sauce, and cheesy goodness with rice and veggies. It’s an easy stovetop recipe perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Grains:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, cook until softened.
- Toast Rice: Stir in rice and cook to toast.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth and barbecue sauce, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in corn, sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let sit until cheese melts. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika or chipotle BBQ sauce.
- You can swap the corn for black beans or add chopped jalapeños for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
