Speedy Southwest Chicken And Rice Skillet Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the oil and add the diced onion, minced garlic and the chicken pieces and stir around until chicken is beginning to turn white. Add the chili powder, cumin, corn, diced peppers and salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken broth and the salsa. Next add the rice, stir. Put lid on pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
• 2. Remove lid and add black beans to mixture in the pan and stir. After adding the beans, sprinkle monterey jack cheese over the rice and cover pan with lid and let set another 5 minutes.
• 3. Sprinkle with cilantro or chopped green onions and sour cream if desired.
• 4. NOTE: This is a mildly flavored dish. For more heat/spice, use hot peppers like jalapeno, more garlic and maybe a spicier salsa.

Steps:

• 1. Spray a skillet with pan spray and cook chopped onion for a minute or two.
• 2. Add next 7 ingredients (up through water) and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for a few minutes.
• 3. Add rice and simmer until heated through. If it seems too dry, add a little more water.
• 4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and top with cilantro and cheese. Cover and let sit until cheese has melted.