Description
This One-Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines seasoned rice, chicken, and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
- 1–1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1–1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (packed in measuring cup)
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 lime (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
- Toppings as desired
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick pan over medium-high. Add rice and all seasonings. Stir for 2 minutes, without liquid, until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, enchilada sauce, broth, black beans, corn, and green chiles (if using). Stir to combine.
- Keeping at medium-high heat, watch for the entire surface of the mixture to gently boil and become foamy on top. Once this occurs, cover with a lid and reduce heat to lowest setting.
- Without stirring or removing the lid, leave for 13–18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed. Check to make sure, then quickly recover with lid and move pan off heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently, then stir in the chopped chicken to warm it through. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top, cover again, and let sit 3–5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Dish up servings. Add toppings to individual plates and enjoy!
Notes
- I love fresh lime, cilantro, ripe diced avocado, sour cream, and cilantro lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg