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Comforting One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice

A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring cheesy chicken and rice with a southwest twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southwest
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in bell pepper, black beans, corn, and spices.
  4. Add rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
  6. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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