Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet
A flavorful one-pan dish combining smoky chipotle, tender chicken, and cheesy rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper, add garlic, chipotle, adobo sauce, and paprika; cook until fragrant.
- Add rice, toast for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Pour in broth and BBQ sauce, return chicken, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese, cover until melted, garnish with green onions or cilantro.
Notes
Adjust salt and spice levels to taste. For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs.