Description

This Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet is a bold, flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy diced chicken, tender rice, and a smoky chipotle BBQ glaze. It’s a quick, comforting dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, diced

1 cup long-grain rice

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup chipotle BBQ sauce

1 Tbsp olive oil

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges, shredded cheese, black beans, or corn

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Add to the skillet and sear for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender.
Return chicken to the skillet and stir in chipotle BBQ sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Top with optional garnishes like cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, cheese, beans, or corn. Serve hot.

Notes

Add diced jalapeño or more chipotle sauce for extra heat.
Stir in black beans or corn for a veggie boost.
Use brown rice with extended cook time and additional broth.
Swap chicken breast for thighs for juicier meat.
Ensure BBQ sauce and broth are gluten-free for a GF version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 410
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg