Margarita Chicken Rice Skillet Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add the celery, onions and peppers; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in beans and mushrooms until heated through., Stir in the broth, water, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes or until rice is tender; fluff with a fork. To serve, top rice mixture with chicken breasts.

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until each piece is golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
• Add peppers and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add broth, rice, cumin and remaining dressing to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Top with chicken; cover.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 T. dressing in large nonstick skillet on med-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until each piece is golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet. 2. Add peppers and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add broth, rice, cumin and remaining dressing to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Top with chicken; cover. 3. Simmer on med-low heat 25-30 min. or until chicken is done (165 degrees) and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Steps:

• Heat 2 Tbsp. of the dressing in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
• Add peppers and onions to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broth, rice, cumin and remaining dressing to skillet; stir. Bring to boil. Top with chicken; cover.
• Simmer on medium-low heat about 30 minutes or until chicken is done and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• To serve, garnish with celery leaves and tri-color tortilla strips.

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place chicken in skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Remove chicken from skillet. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
• Place chicken thighs on top of rice; cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and rice is tender. Transfer chicken to serving plates. Stir 2 tablespoons of the basil into rice; serve with chicken. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to Broil.
• Combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, honey, oil, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the sauce.
• Broil chicken breasts for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Baste with prepared sauce for last 5 minutes of cooking time.
• To serve, arrange a folded tortilla on each of 4 plates; add a chicken breast, 2 tomato wedges and some avocado chunks. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce and garnish with 2 lime wedges.