Description
Fire up your taste buds with the Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet, a quick and delicious one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a bold chipotle BBQ glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes to prepare and requiring minimal cleanup. The smoky flavors meld beautifully with the sweetness of the BBQ sauce, making this dish a family favorite that pleases both kids and adults. Customize it with your choice of veggies or beans for an extra nutritional boost. Get ready to enjoy a hearty, flavorful dinner that satisfies every craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chipotle BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; ensure fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stir in chipotle BBQ sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg