One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice
This dish combines chicken, rice, and cheese in one pot for a quick and easy meal.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in rice, black beans, corn, chicken broth, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring 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 cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
You can add more vegetables or spices according to your taste.