One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice
This dish combines chicken, rice, and cheese with southwestern flavors in one pot for an easy meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Cutting board
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the rice, chicken broth, salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Notes
You can add more vegetables or adjust spices to your taste.