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One Pan Fiesta Chicken

a pan of chicken and rice topped with cheese.
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Fiesta chicken is a one-pan dinner with veggies, black beans, rice, and chicken and topped with cheese. Serve it with your favorite toppings for an easy dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt (see note)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (I like a mix of cheddar and pepper jack cheese)
  • Garnishes: Lime juice, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or other toppings you like!

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook it until it’s no longer pink on the outside. Add the onions and cook them for a few minutes, just until they start to soften. Add the garlic and bell pepper and let it all cook for another 3 minutes or so. Add the corn and black beans and stir it all together.
  2. Add the chicken broth, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the chili powder, cilantro, and salt. Stir and simmer for a few minutes, then increase the heat to bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice and stir. Cook the rice, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a strong simmer.
  3. Once the rice is tender, add the cheese in a layer on top. Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Salt: Different chicken broth brands have different amounts of sodium, so I like to start with less salt and add more at the end if needed.

Shortcuts: Use frozen diced onion to save time on chopping. You can also use precooked chicken (like rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken). If you do, stir it in at the end to warm it up before you add the cheese on top.

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