Description
This easy one-pot chicken and rice with black beans and roasted corn is a flavorful and convenient meal, perfect for busy weeknights. It requires minimal cleanup and is packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 15.5 ounces salsa verde
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 cup white long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup roasted corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- A dash of black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the onions and garlic, mixing well.
- Stir in black beans, roasted corn, shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, salsa verde, and rice. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, check to ensure the rice is cooked through. If necessary, cook for a few more minutes until fully tender.
- Once the rice has absorbed the liquid and is fully cooked, turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture and cover the pan to let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Once the cheese has melted, garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your flavorful chicken and rice dish!
Notes
- This recipe reheats well, making it suitable for meal prep.
- Consider adding a squeeze of lime juice at the end for brightness.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or pepper jack.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra beans or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g