Recipes & Cooking International Recipes Mexican Recipes Cheesy Mexican Skillet Dinner with Chorizo 3.9 (71) 7 Reviews Chorizo, rice, beans, spices, and cheese blend in this Mexican skillet dinner that's as easy to cook as it is to clean up. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 25, 2024 Save Rate PRINT Share Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe If you're looking for a meal that's flavorful, easy to make, and requires just a few dishes for quick clean-up, add this Mexican skillet dinner to your repertoire. Zesty chorizo or plain pork sausage mix with classic Mexican spices, vegetables, beans, and rice for a meal that's hearty, healthy, and tasty. The one-pan dinner is topped with cheese for a melty finish that'll have you coming back for a second serving or packing up leftovers you can't wait to dig into for lunch the next day. The 8 Best Nonstick Pans Chorizo vs. Pork Sausage Unsure of whether you want to opt for chorizo or pork sausage in this recipe? While both proteins are pork, chorizo is a sausage that originated in Spain and is seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and sometimes other spices. For instance, Mexican chorizo commonly includes chilis for added heat. Chorizo is cured and dried, similar to salami, and is available as ground meat or sausages in casings. If you like spicy food and big flavors, choose chorizo for this Mexican skillet dinner. If spicy food doesn't sit well with you and you prefer to have more control over the seasonings in your meals, opt for plain pork sausage. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 12 ounce chorizo or pork sausage 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup uncooked instant rice ½ cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained ¾ cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese or Colby and Monterey Jack cheese Chopped cilantro (optional) Directions Brown the Meat If present, remove the casings from the sausage. In a large skillet, cook the pork over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown. Drain in a colander and set aside. Simmer Veggies, Rice, and Spices Add the corn, tomatoes, uncooked rice, water, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add Meat, Beans, and Cheese Stir in the beans and cooked sausage; heat through. Sprinkle the Mexican skillet dinner with cheese, then cover the pan and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is slightly melted. Top with cilantro, if desired. Jason Donnelly Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 476 Calories 26g Fat 38g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 476 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 33% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 63mg 21% Sodium 1175mg 51% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Total Sugars 4g Protein 23g 46% Vitamin C 12mg 13% Calcium 147mg 11% Iron 2.6mg 14% Potassium 505mg 11% Folate, total 20.6mcg Vitamin B-12 1.3mcg Vitamin B-6 0.4mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.