Dive Into One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice Bliss

One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice is a hearty meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant spices for a comforting culinary experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southwest

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or breast, diced

For Cooking

1 tablespoon Oil olive or vegetable
1 medium Onion diced
1 medium Bell Pepper diced
2 cloves Garlic minced

For the Base

1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
1 cup Rice rinsed
2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian

For Seasoning

1 cup Salsa mild or spicy
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Pepper to taste

For Creaminess

8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded

For Garnish

1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, optional

Equipment

Large Pot

Method

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Mix in black beans, corn, rice, chicken broth, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in cream cheese and half the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Top with remaining cheddar cheese, cover for 5 minutes to melt.
Serve warm, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lime before serving.

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