What to serve with Mexican shredded chicken rice?

Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Mexican shredded chicken rice and keep the grocery list from exploding.

Can you meal prep Mexican shredded chicken rice?

Yes. Mexican shredded chicken rice holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. chicken and the sides reheat without falling apart.

How long does Mexican shredded chicken rice last in the fridge?

3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.

Is Mexican shredded chicken rice gluten-free?

Yes. Mexican shredded chicken rice is gluten free.

Is Mexican shredded chicken rice dairy-free?

Yes. Mexican shredded chicken rice is dairy free.

Mexican shredded chicken rice — $2.65 a serving

Name: Mexican shredded chicken rice
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 Onions; 1 Limes; 4 tsp Fresh cilantro; 6 oz Chicken thighs; 1 Black beans (can); 1 Corn (can); 2 oz Rice; 1 Canned diced tomatoes; 2 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Salt & pepper

$2.65 a serving · 300 min

Makes leftovers
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
High protein
PCOS-friendly
Heart-healthy
Anti-inflammatory
Thyroid-friendly
Mexican-inspired
Family friendly
Chicken

Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $10.60 if you cook for four.

Protein: 40g
Carbs: 46g
Time: 300 min

Ingredients

Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.

Produce

Onions1
Limes1
Fresh cilantro4 tsp

Meat & seafood

Chicken thighs6 oz

Pantry

Black beans (can)1
Corn (can)1
Rice2 oz
Canned diced tomatoes1

Spices

Ground cumin2 tsp
Smoked paprika1 tsp
Salt & pepper1 tsp

How to cook it

1
Load the chicken, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper into the slow cooker.
2
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Shred the chicken, then stir in the rice, corn and a cup of water.
3
Cook 1 hour more until the rice is tender. Finish with lime juice and cilantro.