One Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken

A healthy, easy one-skillet dinner that is ready in 20 minutes flat! With chicken, black beans, and southwest ranch flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.  Try it as is or stuffed inside a tortilla for a delicious burrito option. 

One Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS: 

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 packet Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch Mix (NOT ranch dip mix)
• 2 cups frozen fajita blend onion & pepper mix
• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese, for serving
• Cilantro/sour cream/salsa (optional)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion/pepper blend, and ranch mix. Sauté, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rice, and chicken stock. Bring to boil, then cover. Simmer on low heat 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and rice is nearly tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Serve topped with cheese, salsa, black olives, etc.