Spicy Chicken and Rice Recipe: A Mouth-Watering Delight to Satisfy Your Cravings

Looking for a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and fill your stomach? You're in luck! This spicy chicken and rice recipe is the perfect combination of heat and flavor. It's easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
• 1 can corn, drained (15 oz)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

This image shows a bowl of spicy chicken and rice with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. The chicken is cooked to perfection with a nice char on the outside, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The dish is topped with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add rice, diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in cooked chicken and heat through. Serve hot with chopped cilantro, if desired.

This image shows all the ingredients needed for the spicy chicken and rice recipe laid out on a wooden cutting board. The fresh ingredients are colorful and vibrant, while the canned ingredients are neatly arranged in the background.

This image shows the chicken cooking in the skillet. The chicken is sizzling and browning nicely, and the spices are starting to create a delicious aroma. The skillet is on a gas stove, and the background is blurred to keep the focus on the chicken.