Crazy Chicken – Mexican Chicken and Rice with Cheese
Crazy Chicken is a fun and delicious dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your dinner table! This one-pot meal combines juicy chicken with fluffy rice, beans, and cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite-size pieces
- 1 cup Long-grain rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Shredded queso blanco or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the queso on top. Cover and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or zucchini. You can also adjust the spice level by increasing the chili powder or adding jalapeños.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Fat: 15g