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Olivia Farnsworth

Fiesta Chicken Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner Ready Fast

This Fiesta Chicken recipe is perfect for an easy dinner or a quick family dinner after a busy day. Featuring colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and a flavorful mix of black beans and tomatoes, it’s a simple chicken dinner that comes together fast. Ideal for weeknight meals, this quick chicken recipe delivers big on taste with minimal effort.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (about 15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Pickled jalapeño slices

Method
 

  1. Remove seeds and core from the red and green bell peppers, then slice them into thin strips. Chop the yellow onion finely. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  2. Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces, onion, bell peppers, and the taco seasoning mix. Stir frequently and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 8 minutes. Rinse and drain the black beans during this time.
  3. Pour in the black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, instant brown rice, and chicken broth. Stir everything well and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is done and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to soak up the remaining liquid.
  4. Top with shredded Mexican cheese blend and add any preferred garnishes like cilantro, avocado, sour cream, or jalapeño slices before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.