One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice: Creamy Bliss!
Indulge in the delicious comfort of One-Pot Cheesy Southwest Chicken & Rice: Creamy Bliss! This easy and satisfying dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a blend of vibrant spices, all enveloped in creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is both family-friendly and customizable—allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. With just one pot and 45 minutes from start to finish, enjoy a comforting meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Southwestern
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
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Mix 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 until rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and half of the cheddar until melted.
- Top with remaining cheddar; cover and let sit for 5 minutes to melt completely.
- Serve warm with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg