This easy Chicken and Rice Tacos Recipe is anything but bland! If you’re looking for a delicious and simple dinner recipe, you’ve come to the right place.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
chicken dinner
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4people
AuthorMy Boys and Their Toys
Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups cooked chicken1 tablespoon chili powder 2 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided 1 jar Picante sauce, divided 1 bag (2 cups) Success® White Rice 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided 8-10 flour tortillas (I used Artisan Flatbread)
Instructions
In a skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in cooked chicken, chili powder, 1/4 chicken broth, and 1/3 cup Picante sauce. Heat through and set aside. Cook rice as directed on the packaging. Next, in a medium saucepan add rice, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, and 1 cup of Picante, cover, and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in chicken mixture, then add 2 cups of shredded cheese and stir. Spoon filling into each tortilla, off-center, and fold. Arrange tacos into an ungreased 13×9 in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake on 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with remaining Picante sauce, cheese, and lettuce.