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30-Minute Spanish Chicken and Rice (One-Skillet)

This Spanish Style Tomato Chicken and Rice is the best budget-friendly, 30-minute, one dish meal! It's combines chicken, tomatoes, rice, and peppers into a tasty Mexican inspired dish that is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! 

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Spanish chicken and rice topped iwth avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese on a plate with a fork.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
How To Make
Use Seasoned Chicken!
FAQ: Spanish Style Chicken and Rice
More Easy Dinner Recipes You’ll Love
30-Minute Spanish Chicken and Rice (One-Skillet)
MyFitnessPal Entry
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About This Recipe

Looking for the perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes and budget-friendly? This one pan Spanish Chicken and Rice recipe is packed with bold flavors and is one of my favorite easy chicken dinners. Perfect when you need something quick that the whole family will love. 

I love using my favorite seasoned store-bought chicken for this easy Spanish rice recipe to save time! The tomatoes and rice are the real star of the show in this dish and it just makes sense to use chicken that’s already cooked. Or, if you have any of my favorite homemade shredded chicken on hand it’s perfect for this recipe with a little extra simple seasoning! 

This rice skillet is lower in fat and high in protein than similar traditional recipes. I love adding shredded cheese, sour cream or avocado to really take it up a level. Or if i’m serving a crowd, it goes great with 7-layer bean dip and chips!

And did I mention this rice dinner reheats like a dream? Seriously, there’s nothing better than a yummy dinner that doubles as an even tastier lunch the next day! Just store in an airtight container and pop in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. 

If you’re looking for more easy dinners like this delicious spanish rice recipe, check out my pork carnitas burrito bowls, high protein chicken enchiladas or Crockpot taco pasta! You can also use the pork carnitas in this dish if you want to mix things up too! 

Spanish chicken and rice topped with avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese on a plate with a fork.

Why You’ll Love This Spanish Chicken and Rice Recipe

  • Packed with great flavor, tender chicken and fluffy rice! One of my favorite recipes lately!
  • Quick and easy! Ready in just 30 minutes and makes the best lunch the next day!
  • Only one large skillet required! Makes cleanup a breeze on busy weeknights.
  • Budget-friendly and requires minimal simple ingredients!
  • Macro-balanced and high protein! Plenty of room for all your favorite toppings.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for spanish chicken and rice.
  • Fire roasted diced tomatoes – use Muir Glen for best quality 
  • Onion
  • Bell pepper
  • Butter
  • Garlic powder
  • Chicken broth
  • Rice – I used brown jasmine uncooked rice
  • Chicken – store bought or homemade. I recommend adding seasoned chicken to this dish (versus plain chicken). If you do use plain chicken, you will likely need to add more seasoning to this dish!

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations

  • Swap chicken for pulled pork or beef! You can easily change up the taste of this dish by using shredded pork carnitas or beef for this recipe!
  • Any kind of rice! Use white rice, yellow rice or cauliflower rice instead of brown rice if you prefer.
  • Add chorizo or shrimp! Add extra flavor (and protein) by adding your favorite spicy chorizo or grilled shrimp to this spanish rice dish.

How To Make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

Melted butter in a skillet.

1. Add butter to a medium-size skillet. Heat over medium heat until melted. 

Chopped onions, tomatoes, and peppers in a skillet.

2. Add in the tomatoes, onion, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Mix to combine and saute for 5-6 minutes. 

Rice being added to the chopped veggies in a skillet.

3. Next, add the rice and the chicken broth.

Spanish chicken and rice in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer (this was medium heat for me) and cover. Simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. 

Cooked chicken being added to the skillet.

5. Finally, stir in the chicken until heated through.

Spanish chicken and rice skillet.

6. Taste and add any salt or black pepper to preference. Serve up in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings to really elevate all the flavors! I love shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado!

flavor tip

Use Seasoned Chicken!

I recommend adding seasoned chicken to this dish (versus plain chicken). If you do use plain chicken, you will likely need to add more seasoning to this dish!

Spanish chicken and rice topped with avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese on a plate with a fork.

FAQ: Spanish Style Chicken and Rice

What is the best kind of rice for this recipe?

You can use any kind of rice for this Spanish rice and chicken recipe. Use short grain rice, long grain rice, white or brown rice. I like using brown rice for the extra fiber but seriously any rice works. I do recommend using uncooked rice for this recipe so it really soaks up that flavors when cooked with the chicken broth and tomatoes but if you’re short on time you can also throw in a bag of microwave rice. 

Can I use boneless chicken thighs for this recipe? 

Yes, many spanish rice and chicken recipes call for chicken thighs and they are absolutely delicious in this dish. I used precoooked shredded chicken to save time but if you want to use boneless thighs just cook the thighs before the rice. Once done, set aside and cook recipe as instructed through step 3. You can either shred the tender chicken thighs and add them in step 4 or place cooked thighs on top of the rice and serve as is. 

What should I serve with this one pot spanish chicken meal?

This dish is great on it’s own or serve with a side of green beans or broccoli for a complete meal. You can also serve with my Healthy 7 Layer Dip and a side of tortilla chips for the ultimate Mexican-inspired meal.

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Spanish chicken and rice topped iwth avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese on a plate with a fork.
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30-Minute Spanish Chicken and Rice (One-Skillet)

? Gluten-Free ? High Protein ? Macro-friendly
This Spanish Style Tomato Chicken and Rice is the best budget-friendly, 30-minute, one dish meal! It's combines chicken, tomatoes, rice, and peppers into a tasty Mexican inspired dish that is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! 
Yield: 4
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Total: 35 minutes mins
Calories: 408kcal
Protein: 30.8g
Fat: 9.8g
Carbs: 49.1g

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes I used Muir Glen
  • 1 small onion (140g) diced
  • 1 bell pepper (160g) diced
  • 2 Tbsp butter (28g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth (480g)
  • 1 cup uncooked brown jasmine rice (180g)
  • 12 oz. cooked chicken store-bought, rotisserie or homemade (see notes)

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Instructions

  • Add butter to a medium-size skillet. Heat over medium heat until melted.
  • Add in the tomatoes, onion, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Mix to combine and saute for 5-6 minutes.
  • Next, add the rice and the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer (this was medium heat for me) and cover. Simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Finally, stir in the chicken until heated through. Taste and add any salt or pepper to preference.
  • Serve up in a bowl and top with your favorite toppings to really elevate all the flavors! I love shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado!

Notes

*I recommend adding seasoned chicken to this dish (versus plain chicken). If you do use plain chicken, you will likely need to add more seasoning to this dish so just taste and adjust accordingly! 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 of skillet (384g), Calories: 408kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 49.1g (16%), Protein: 30.8g (62%), Fat: 9.8g (15%), Saturated Fat: 4.6g (29%), Cholesterol: 80.1mg (27%), Fiber: 4.8g (20%), Sugar: 7.9g (9%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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