One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy a delicious and easy one-pot meal with this cheesy southwest chicken and rice that is perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Southwest
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Stir in the rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg