One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice | Recipe Saver

One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice | Recipe Saver

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Golden on the plate and golden on the tongue; that's the best summation of One-Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice. The rice is tender-cooked in rich seasonings and spices, and the chicken is juicy with a...

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Ingredients

  • ***For the chicken & rice:***
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 white onion, diced finely
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ***Optional toppings:***
  • sour cream, to taste
  • tomatoes, to taste, diced
  • avocado, to taste, sliced
  • cilantro, to taste, chopped

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