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Comforting One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice

A delicious and comforting one-pot meal featuring cheesy chicken and rice with a southwest flair.
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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 Southwest seasoning
  • 1 cup Bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Onion, diced

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the rice, black beans, corn, chicken broth, and southwest seasoning.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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