Chicken Taco Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- ½onion
diced
- 1 lb.chicken thighs
cut into bite-size pieces
- 1taco seasoning
packet
- 1diced tomatoes
14oz can
- 1mexicorn -
corn and pepper blend
- ¾ cwhite rice)
long grain (i use jasmine
- 2 cchicken broth
- 6 oz.colby jack cheese
shredded
- nacho cheese flavored dorito chips
- sour cream
tomatoes, diced avocado, black olives, cilantro, etc.
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the onion and chicken pieces in the oil until the chicken is browned and the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (undrained), mexicorn, white rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes (or until rice is cooked through), stirring halfway.
- 3
Top with cheese and cover for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from heat and top with Nacho Cheese Doritos and additional taco toppings as desired. Enjoy!
Chicken Taco Skillet
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About this Recipe
Looking for a satisfying, family-friendly dinner that comes together in a single pan? This Chicken Taco Skillet is your new weeknight hero, bursting with bold taco flavors and minimal cleanup.
What makes this recipe truly special is how it layers flavors and textures into one cohesive dish. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are seasoned perfectly, mingling with fluffy jasmine rice, sweet mexicorn, and diced tomatoes, all bound together by gooey colby jack cheese. It's an incredibly flavorful and comforting meal that you'll want to make on repeat, delivering that beloved taco taste without the fuss.
When you dive into this Chicken Taco Skillet, you'll find a hearty and savory experience. The long grain jasmine rice cooks right in the chicken broth, absorbing all the delicious spices from the taco seasoning. Each bite offers tender chicken, a burst of sweetness from the corn, and the tangy brightness of tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce. The optional but highly recommended nacho cheese flavored Dorito chips on top add a delightful, unexpected crunch that really elevates the whole dish.
Customization is a breeze with this versatile skillet. While chicken thighs provide excellent flavor and texture, you could easily adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper with your taco seasoning, or choosing a mild mexicorn if you prefer. For the cheese, feel free to use cheddar or Monterey Jack if colby jack isn't on hand. Don't forget to load up on the suggested toppings like sour cream, diced avocado, black olives, or fresh cilantro to make it your own.
This Chicken Taco Skillet is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, offering a complete meal that's ready to serve directly from the pan. It's a comforting and communal dish that's sure to bring smiles around the table.