Tex-Mex Skillet Rice
A one-pan rice dish with tomatoes, corn, and taco seasoning topped with shredded cheese.

Total
25 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
- 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and toast, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with their juices, corn, black beans, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and top with shredded cheese. Cover for 2 minutes to melt, then garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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