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I’m not sure what’s going on with me lately, but I’m somewhat obsessed with one dish dinners.
Is it the clean up? Is it the fact that they tend to be ready in less than 30 minutes? Is it just because I always include cheese and therefore the food is always delicious?
Who knows!
The other day I was really craving some BBQ Chicken Pizza. Usually we’re a pepperoni household. I have kids. Kids like pepperoni.
Every now and then, though, I like to get creative with my pizza. Like this Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese Pizza. Or my Mexican Chicken Flatbread. Those are some good pizzas. (Flatbread is pizza with another name in my book.)
I knew that my kids would never go for a traditional barbecue chicken pizza. No way, no how, not happening. So, I got all tricksy and turned pizza into a skillet dinner using rice. I’m so smart sometimes.
This recipe comes together super quick and easy. You just toss everything into a skillet, give it a stir, cover, and cook. When you come back, it’s total rice perfection. Sprinkle in some cheese, drizzle with more barbecue sauce, and top with red onion and cilantro. Check out the video below to see just how easy it really is!
This is one skillet dinner that I can not get enough of!
I served this with a side salad and it was a total hit with me and the kids.
Barbecue Chicken Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce divided
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons diced cilantro
Instructions
- Heat large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken, broth, rice, and 1/4 cup barbecue sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low for 20 minutes or liquid has been absorbed and rice is cooked through.
- Remove lid from pan and stir in cheese.
- Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce over the top and sprinkle on onion and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Katie says
I’ve been living in an apartment with just one pan, no spices, and a bag of rice. So there have been lots of skillet rice meals! A few changes really take this recipe over the top: I carmelized onions, then sliced and roasted a yellow bell pepper. Browned the chicken and then toasted the rice for about a minute before boiling with the chicken broth and barbecue sauce. I added the bell pepper and carmelized onions back at the end.
The next time I think I’m going to roast some jalapeno to give it a kick. And maybe add a little cream cheese instead of cheddar to make it like a spicy jalapeno popper barbecue pizza yum. The carmelized onions are a must-try! They go really well with the barbecue flavor.
Karly says
Sounds like some great changes! I love caramelized onions – I’m just not usually patient enough to make them. 😉
Jennifer says
What kind of rice did you use?
Karly says
Long grain white rice. 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
My whole family is obsessed with anything that has bbq sauce in it. Will have to try this reice skillet!
Karly says
Hope you enjoy it!
Meghan says
I’m obsessed with one pot dinners too and this one looks like a must try! So clever!
P.S. Thanks so much for stopping by! I can’t believe I’ve never been over here – your site and photos are gorgeous, Karly!
Karly says
Thanks, Meghan!! 🙂
Cooking with Team J says
oh my goodness this looks DIVINE. I can almost taste it 🙂
Maureen says
I’m looking forward to giving this one a try. I just might add Pineanpple chunks to it. Maybe, I will make two, one of each kind. Thanks so much for this great receipe.
Karly says
Pineapple would be a great addition!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This skillet so needs to be dinner tonight! Love how easy and simple it is!
Sheryl says
Wow that is so easy and with only few ingredients. Perfect for this weekend. 🙂
Karly says
Enjoy! 🙂
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory says
This looks amazing! What a great idea for a yummy one-dish meal. I love me some BBQ chicken and am totally obsessed with rice. Plus, 22 minutes to make it? I’m in! Pinning!
Lucia @ The Foodwright says
One skillet dinner?! I’M SOLD!! You seriously can’t go wrong with cheese and BBQ. Like I think it’s actually impossible. Can’t wait to try!
David @ Spiced says
I could totally get behind this one-skillet meal! Not only is it quick and easy (and bonus point for easy clean-up), but those flavors. Nice little trick you pulled on this one…and you invented one awesome meal in the process! 🙂