Quick & Easy Low Sodium Chicken & Rice Dinner
This One Pot Low Sodium Taco Chicken & Rice is a quick and flavorful 30-minute meal, perfect for busy weeknights. A delicious Mexican inspired dish. Customize with toppings like sour cream, Swiss cheese, or serve on corn tortillas or with tortilla chips. It's an easy, low sodium dinner the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 2-3 Chicken Breast
- 1 can Rotel- No Salt Added diced tomatoes & green chilies
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 pkt Mrs. Dash taco seasoning or your favorite low sodium taco seasoning
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice or whatever Rice you like best
- 1 1/2-2 cups Unsalted Chicken Broth
- Jalepenos optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small bite sized pieces.
- In a large pot or deep skillet, add the chicken breasts pieces and jalapenos (if using) add a little oil if needed, cook over medium heat until they are browned on the outside and cooked through.
- Stir in the onion and garlic powder and Mrs. Dash taco seasoning, Rotel, and the uncooked rice.
- Then, pour in the chicken broth. (Tip: Start with 1 ½ cups of broth, and add more if needed as the rice cooks.)
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent any rice from sticking to the skillet. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Once the rice is fully cooked, give everything a good stir, and serve hot!
Notes
Tips:
- Use Jasmine or basmati rice for quicker cooking; brown rice will need more time and extra broth.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or corn for more flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Always check labels for sodium content, especially in canned goods and broths.
- For added texture, serve with lightly salted or unsalted tortilla chips, or turn it into tacos using corn tortillas!