One Pan Cheesy BBQ Ranch Chicken Skillet
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Recipe created by The Cookie Rookie on behalf of Hidden Valley.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 35 min
- Total: 45 min
- Servings: 4
Ingredients (15)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 chicken thighs
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salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ cup BBQ sauce
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1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained and rinsed
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1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1½ cups long grain white rice (not instant rice)
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1 cup chicken broth
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1½ cups water
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salt and pepper, to taste
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½ cup Mexican blend cheese
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2 Roma tomatoes, diced
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chopped cilantro, green onion, and avocado for garnish
Steps (9)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2Heat oil in a large (12 inch) and deep skillet over medium high heat.
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Step 3Season chicken on each side with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 4Place chicken skin side down in the skillet and cook each side for 5 minutes. Brush each side with bbq sauce while the other side cooks. Place chicken on a plate and set aside.
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Step 5Add corn and beans to the empty skillet (leaving the leftover oil in the skillet is fine) and allow to grill for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and ranch and stir to combine.
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Step 6Pour in the rice and stir to allow the rice to be coated in the ranch/oil mixture. Add the broth, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Place chicken back into the skillet as shown above. They will be about half way covered in the liquid. No need to stir, just set them right on top.
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Step 7Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
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Step 8Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese and tomatoes. Return to the oven for 5–10 more minutes or until cheese is fully melted and chicken is cooked through.
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Step 9Garnish with more cilantro, green onion and avocado if desired. Enjoy!
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For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.