Slowly simmered rice with chicken pieces, beans and tomatoes, seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with shredded cheddar cheese that tastes tex-mex heaven. Of all the chopped chicken recipes I’ve tried, this one is my absolute favorite. Chicken and black beans go so well with rice, and the rice absorbs the juice from the diced tomatoes and becomes this rich reddish color that is very appealing. You can use your favorite burrito ad-on as toppings, and this is how a perfect dish is born! “The full recipe with ingredients can be found in the recipe card below.”
How To Make Chicken Burrito Skillet
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces. Add the onion and bell peppers. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and minced garlic, and cook for a minute more. Rinse and drain the black beans, and add them to the skillet along with the diced tomatoes and green chiles. Pour in the water and the rice. Adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything up and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and put the lid on. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove the lid and mix in ½ cup of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top for serving as well as your favorite toppings.
Topping Ideas
The list can be as short or as long as your imagination! Here is a list of my favorite toppings:
Pickled onions Shredded lettuce Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese Sour cream Sliced jalapenos Sliced avocado Fresh cilantro Sliced black olives
What Goes with a Chicken Burrito Skillet?
You could serve it with warm tortillas and have everyone make their burritos, or if you want to stick with this tortilla-free burrito skillet, you could serve a side salad with it. This type of meal could always use a salad with a tangy dressing. These flavors go well together. Guacamole is also a great addition to this meal. Serve a great Mexican-inspired dessert-like churro, tres leches cake, or flan!
Cooking Tips
Before adding the chicken pieces to the skillet, make sure the skillet and oil are hot. Otherwise, the chicken will not brown but boil. Remember to drain and rinse the black beans. Otherwise, their juice will make the rice black. The juice is very thick as well, so it could make the rice harder to cook. The rice will not cook properly unless you put the lid on and reduce the heat. If you cook at too high a temperature, the water will evaporate before cooking the rice. After you add the water and rice, mix everything and try the liquid for seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
