Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice: Creamy Bliss! This comforting dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a vibrant medley of spices, all enveloped in rich, gooey cheese. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this one-pot meal simplifies cooking while delivering a flavor-packed experience that satisfies everyone at the table. With its quick preparation and adaptability, you’ll find it becomes a staple in your household. Whether you’re serving it with fresh herbs or alongside crunchy tortilla chips, every bite will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the diced chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in black beans, corn, rice, chicken broth, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese; cover for another 5 minutes to melt.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (340g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg