Ever since we were forced to start eating a gluten-free diet, it seems Mexican dishes have become our best friend! Every time I run across a “naturally gluten-free” recipe with a Mexican, Tex-Mex, or Southwest twist to it, I feel compelled to give it a try! Especially when they are as easy as THIS one!
When I first glanced at this recipe from a pin on Pinterest I thought it involved putting it in a casserole dish and baking it in the oven….which I was more than willing to do! But when I realized you made everything in ONE POT on the stove…I literally couldn’t wait to try it! And I didn’t have to…because I had all FIVE ingredients on hand. (I love when that happens!) :-)
One Pot Southwest Chicken & Rice
Ingredients:
- 10-12 chicken tenders (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 Tablespoons of the homemade kind)
- 1 can Rotel
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a large skillet, cook chicken in a small amount of oil. Season as desired. I used a generous amount of my House Seasoning.
When chicken is fully-cooked, add water, taco seasoning and can of Rotel.
Bring to a boil and then add rice.
Stir the rice in until mixed, cover, and remove from heat.
After all the water has been absorbed (I think I waited about 5 minutes), give the chicken and rice mixture a stir and top with cheese.
Put cover on again until cheese has melted.
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Serve with all your favorite Mexican dish toppings! I added chopped avocado, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips. The hubster also added some salsa. If I had been in possession of some cilantro at the time you can bet THAT would have gone on top as well. :-)
This dish was a home run in our house! I consider it a HOME RUN when every single member of the household eats and likes it! Even my youngest who LOVES chicken but does NOT love rice….LIKED it! Go figure. :-) I am not even going to question that one. lol. I’m just going to bask in the glory of a successful, simple, and tasty dinner!
Now I can’t wait to read all the ways you will “interpret” this dish! Go for it!
One-Pot Southwest Chicken & Rice
Ingredients
- 10-12 chicken tenders cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons of the homemade kind
- 1 can Rotel
- 2 cups instant white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook chicken in a small amount of oil. Season as desired. I used a generous amount of my House Seasoning.
- When chicken is fully-cooked, add water, taco seasoning and can of Rotel.
- Bring to a boil and then add rice.
- Stir the rice in until mixed, cover, and remove from heat.
- After all the water has been absorbed (I think I waited about 5 minutes), give the chicken and rice mixture a stir and top with cheese.
- Put cover on again until cheese has melted.
- Serve with all your favorite Mexican dish toppings!
Just made this. Impressed with how quickly it came together. I can’t wait for my husband to try it. I already had some with sour cream and avocado. It was amazing. If he like it as much as I do (and I think he will he loves Mexican type food) I will be making this many times. Thanks for the easy yet delicious one pot meal.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Love the recipe, but would you happen to know the nutrition value of the meal?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.People often add too much salt in their recipes without realizing it until it’s too late, but do not worry. There is a way to fix this! Add two peeled and chopped raw potatoes to the dish, and then allow it to simmer for around 15 minutes. The potatoes help absorb the extra salt. For a dish that is tomato-based, just put a few more tomatoes in and let them cook until they’re tender. These will dilute the extra salt.:’
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I added a can of rinsed pinto beans to the recipe. It tasted great!! My husband can not have Mexican food without beans!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My brother suggested I might like this blog. He was entirely right.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This post actually made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this info!
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I love this version but we also make it with hamburger and salsa. Love Mexican food!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We made this for Saturday eve dinner and it was truly wonderful! We had enough leftovers for lunch and took it work on Monday. Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.WOW!! This was such an easy and fast dish with super easy clean up too, which was nice =D!! I used brown rice instead and it was awesome! Thanks!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Made this last night for our small group we host/teach every Tuesday. It was a HUGE hit, absolutely NO leftovers which was a bit of a bummer for me today, but it is definitely a dish that will be made again and again. Thank you so much for sharing! P.S. I also made the lemon cookies from the cake mix and cool whip and they were gobbled up too!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Let me start by saying I love your site. We don’t have Rotel in Canada so I am just going to use a can of diced tomatoes. Do I drain the tomatoes first or do I put the can in juice and all. Also what size is your can of Rotel so that I can try to find a similar size can?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.how much water would you add if you cook your rice separate
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I probably wouldn’t add hardly any water if I was cooking the rice separately. Maybe just a few tablespoons.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.As I was making this…I was wondering if some creative mind could make this into a One-Pot Hawaiian Chicken…Chicken, pineapple chunks & rice?!?! AND We are using left overs for southwestern roll-ups!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.We made this, but with wild & brown rice…baked it in the oven for 45min. Came out PERFECT!!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I had boneless pork chops that HAD to be cooked, so I did the chop and brown just like the chicken. I also used some mined dried onion, and a can of mushrooms drained. My pickie eater LOVED it. She not only had it for supper but took some for lunch the next day. A keeper. Thanks! Enjoy your email everyday.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Made this for dinner tonight – it was a winner!! I added black beans and frozen corn and another can of plain diced tomatoes. Can’t wait to have leftovers tomorrow :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Excellent!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Could you give me measurements for your “house seasoning”? I am not that experienced with just throwing stuff together which usually results in disaster. I would love to have a go-to seasoning for chicken.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Here it is Melanie! :-)
https://onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/04/my-house-seasoning.html
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