Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet
Savor bold flavors with our Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet—a quick one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb diced chicken breast
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: corn
- Optional: black beans
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, chipotle peppers, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In the last five minutes of cooking, add optional corn or black beans if desired.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted (about 3-5 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg