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Smoky chipotle BBQ chicken and rice skillet with glazed chicken pieces, fluffy rice, corn, and fresh cilantro on top.

Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet

A smoky chipotle BBQ chicken and rice skillet packed with bold sweet-heat flavor, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice. A fast one-pan dinner that tastes like slow-cooked BBQ but comes together in minutes.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Simmer Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

  • Large skillet (cast iron preferred) (For searing and simmering)
  • Sharp knife (For cubing chicken)
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon (For stirring rice and sauce)
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts - Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

For the Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce - Your favorite brand
  • 2 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce - From the can
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin

For the Rice Base

  • 3 cups Cooked rice - White or brown, leftover works perfect
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 small Onion - Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup Cilantro - Chopped
  • 2 Green onions - Sliced

Instructions 

  • Season chicken cubes and toss with oil and spices.
  • Sear chicken in hot skillet until browned; remove.
  • Stir BBQ sauce ingredients together; set aside.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in skillet drippings.
  • Add cooked rice, broth, and half the sauce.
  • Nestle chicken on top of rice and drizzle remaining sauce.
  • Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes.
  • Uncover to thicken glaze for 2 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and green onions; serve.
    Smoky chipotle BBQ chicken and rice skillet with glazed chicken pieces, fluffy rice, corn, and fresh cilantro on top.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 475kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 920mg (40%) | Potassium: 610mg (17%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 520IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 65mg (7%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)