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Chicken and rice tacos served on a rustic plate

recipe Chicken and Rice Tacos in One Pan – Fast & Filling

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Chicken and rice tacos are fast, flexible, and full of real-life flavor. A 15-minute dinner made from everyday ingredients that actually fills you up.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
  • ½ cup salsa (or diced tomatoes)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings (optional but recommended):
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Avocado slices
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine cooked chicken, rice, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  2. Cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld together.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry pan for 30–60 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
  4. Spoon ¼–⅓ cup of the filling into each tortilla.
  5. Top with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, avocado, Greek yogurt, or lime juice.
  6. Serve warm with extra lime wedges. Enjoy!

Notes

Use moist chicken like rotisserie for best results. This filling also works great in bowls or wraps the next day.

  • Author: amanda/Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Chicken Bowls
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg