Cheesy Fiesta Chicken and Rice Skillet

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By Alex

• Aug 03, 2026 • 0 Comments •

4.7

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings

4 People

Cheesy Fiesta Chicken and Rice Skillet is made in just one skillet and perfect for busy nights! The rice has wonderful flavor and is filled with black beans, corn, and fire roasted tomatoes. Topped with taco seasoned chicken and smothered in melted cheese this meal will be loved by the entire family!

The countdown until school starts has officially begun at our house. Can you even believe how fast the summer flew by? I can’t believe that school is starting next week! It is always a bittersweet time. I love the fun that we have had this summer but I can’t wait to get back to a routine.

The school days are so busy and homework seems to consume our lives during the year. This doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice on a delicious home cooked meal for the family each night. McCormick just released Organics Recipe Mixes and taco seasoning just always happens to be on hand at our house. They are made with certified organic and non-GMO ingredients. The taco seasoning is key to adding such delicious flavor to this meal.

One pot meals are THEE best. They provide a meal that is big on flavor but so easy to make! And the best part is that it only gets one skillet dirty and makes clean up a breeze. I always feel that it is so important after a busy school day to still bring the family back to the dinner table at night and reconnect over a delicious meal.

My entire family devoured this one skillet meal. The rice is full of such amazing flavor and I loved the added black beans, corn, and fire roasted tomatoes. The taco seasoning was so easy to use and did the job perfectly of adding big flavor to the dish. It doubled as seasoning for the chicken and the rice. It gave the chicken a pan seared edge packed with flavor and the inside was tender and juicy.

Just when you think this easy one skillet meal can’t get any better you top with cheese. The cheese gets nice and melted and is the perfect finishing touch to this delicious meal. I topped it with some olives, fresh cilantro, and avocado. It was incredible.

I know that your family is going to love this meal just as much as we did! It is the perfect meal for a busy school night and it is sure to be a huge hit at the dinner table.

This post was sponsored by McCormick®. I love working with brands that I am passionate about and use in the kitchen for myself. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins

These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.

Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.

My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!

I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.

What Are Chicken Tenderloins?

Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.

Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat.

Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken

The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.

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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.

Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.