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Comforting One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice

A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring chicken, rice, and a cheesy southwest twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
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
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté the diced chicken until browned.
  2. Add the rice, black beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or spices as desired.

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