Easy Fiesta Chicken | Recipe Saver

Easy Fiesta Chicken | Recipe Saver

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This Easy Fiesta Chicken really does make Tex-Mex so, so easy to cook up! In less than half an hour, you'll find yourself blessed with a skillet full of super tender, extra-delicious rice and savory,...

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Ingredients

  • ***For the chicken:***
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 medium yellow or red onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dillweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • ***Optional, for serving:***
  • fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped
  • avocado, to taste, chopped
  • sour cream or plain non-fat Greek yogurt, to taste

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