Cheesy Chicken And Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 medium onion, chopped small
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1 cup long white rice
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2 tsp finely chopped garlic
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1 lb chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
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6 tsp taco seasoning, split into parts
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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2 cups canned chicken broth, lower in sodium
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1/2 tsp table salt
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15.5 oz black beans from a can, rinse before using
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2 cups corn (frozen or canned and drained)
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14.5 oz tomatoes with green chilies, canned (like Rotel)
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1 medium red bell pepper, diced
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1 medium lime
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1 cup sharp cheddar, grated
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3 tbsp olive oil
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, throw in the diced chicken, sprinkle with 2 tsp of taco seasoning and the salt, then mix everything so the chicken gets well-covered.
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Pour the olive oil into a big pot on medium heat. Toss in the onion and garlic and cook while stirring for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and gets slightly clear.
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Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and stir. Cook it while mixing around until the outside turns brown and there’s no pink on the surface—around 6 to 8 minutes. It’s okay if the insides still have a hint of pink since it'll cook more later.
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Now, pour in the chicken broth, add the canned diced tomatoes, 4 teaspoons of taco seasoning, and the tomato paste. Stir gently so the paste and seasonings mix into the liquid fully.
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Dump in the beans, diced bell pepper, rice, and corn. Stir them all together. Turn the heat up to high until it all boils. Then cover, lower it to medium-low, and keep it on a gentle simmer.
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Let it cook for about 20 minutes. After that, give it a good stir to mix everything in. Cover again and let it cook another 3–4 minutes until the liquid’s almost soaked up.
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Squeeze lime juice all over the dish, mix it in, and check if it needs more salt. Adjust if needed.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top and cover the pot. Let it sit for a minute or two so the cheese melts.
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Scoop into bowls while it’s hot, or use it as a tasty filling for burritos. Add your favorite toppings and dig in!
# Notes:
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Top it off with extra flavor by using sour cream, diced avocado, or fresh cilantro.