Description
A warm, creamy meal packed with bright flavors, made in one pan. This dish combines chicken, rice, black beans, and cheese for a delightful family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 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
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, rice, chicken broth, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and half of the cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Top with remaining cheddar, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, swap white rice for brown rice or use low fat cheddar. Avoid lifting the lid while the rice cooks to prevent undercooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, cheesy, easy dinner, one-pot meal, comfort food