Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice
A comforting one-pot meal featuring chicken, beans, and a cheesy blend that brings warmth and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced Feel free to swap for turkey.
- 1 cup white rice Long-grain white rice preferred.
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Provides fiber and protein.
- 1 cup corn Use frozen or canned.
- 1 cup diced tomatoes Canned or fresh, based on preference.
- 1 cup chicken broth Use good quality broth.
- 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend recommended.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 bell pepper, diced Red or yellow preferred for sweetness.
- 1 onion, diced Provides depth of flavor.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring it to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Great for meal prep! Leftovers can be transformed into burritos or a salad. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g
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