One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice: Easy, Flavorful Delight
A delicious one pot meal that combines chicken, rice, and vibrant southwest flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in bell pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add more veggies for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice, Chicken and Rice, Southwest Chicken Recipe