Description
This One Pot Chicken BBQ Rice is a flavorful, hearty, and satisfying meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring tender chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and a delightful mix of rice, corn, and spices, this recipe combines convenience with delicious taste in just one pot.
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
- Cilantro
- Tomatoes
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken and Onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and chopped onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside. It does not need to be fully cooked at this stage as it will finish cooking with the rice.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the chicken and onion. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the garlic’s aroma and flavor.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the instant brown rice, chicken broth, drained corn, tomato sauce, chopped green chiles, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Simmer to Cook Rice: Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Melt the Cheese: Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, then cover the skillet again. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve the chicken BBQ rice hot, topped with your choice of optional toppings like ranch dressing, avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or diced tomatoes for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal that is full of flavor, hearty, and satisfying, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Using instant brown rice reduces the overall cooking time while still providing a nutritious base.
- Feel free to customize the dish by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spice level with more chili powder or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a convenient meal the next day.
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
