Tex-Mex chicken and black bean rice skillet
Everything cooks in one pan: spiced chicken, rice, black beans and sweetcorn in a tomato and lime sauce.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Brown the chicken for 5 minutes, then add the onion and pepper for 5 minutes.
10 min - 2
Stir in the paprika, cumin and rice and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, cover, and cook on a low heat for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Stir in the beans and sweetcorn, cover and cook for 5 minutes more, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
5 min - 5
Finish with lime juice and coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.