Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 pound

Chicken Breast

skinned, boned, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tsp

Oil

13 unit

Chicken Broth

8 unit

Tomato Soup

1 pkg

Taco Seasoning Mix

12 unit

Corn

1 unit

Green Pepper

minced

1.5 cup

Instant Rice

dry

0.5 cup

Cheddar Cheese

shredded

1 unit

Tortilla Chips

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Saute the chicken in oil for about 2 minutes, until lightly browned.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chicken broth, tomato soup, and taco seasoning mix to the skillet.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.

Step 6
~3 min

Add corn and minced green pepper to the skillet.

Step 7
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a full boil.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in instant rice.

Step 9
~3 min

Cover the skillet and remove from heat.

Step 10
~3 min

Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve the chicken and rice mixture over or alongside tortilla chips.

Step 13
~3 min

Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.

Spice it up with a dash of hot sauce.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of guacamole and salsa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Mexican street corn salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular Americanized version of traditional Mexican flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering
Game day

Popularity Score

70/100

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