Description

This One Pot Chicken BBQ Rice is a flavorful and hearty meal that combines tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and wholesome instant brown rice all cooked together in a single skillet for easy cleanup. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is loaded with savory spices, vegetables, and melty cheddar cheese, offering a satisfying and well-balanced dish the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups instant brown rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

Ranch dressing
Avocado slices
Cilantro
Chopped tomatoes

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Instructions

Brown the chicken and onion: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cut chicken breasts and chopped onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink. It does not need to be fully cooked as it will continue cooking with the rice.
Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent burning and to release its aroma.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer: Stir in the instant brown rice, chicken broth, drained corn, tomato sauce, chopped green chiles, BBQ sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until the rice is tender.
Melt the cheese: Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, cover again, and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts completely.
Serve with toppings: Serve the BBQ chicken rice hot, topped with any of the optional toppings such as ranch dressing, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or chopped tomatoes for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

This recipe uses instant brown rice to speed up cooking time, making it convenient for weeknight meals.
Adjust the level of chili powder and BBQ sauce based on your spice preference.
Optional toppings like avocado and cilantro add fresh flavor and creaminess to the dish.
One pot cooking minimizes cleanup and makes this an easy meal prep option.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 412 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 945 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg