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By thechunkychef.com
Southwest Chicken and Rice
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:35min
Made in one pan, this Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice is bursting with powerful flavors, and ready in 45 minutes or less!
Updated at: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:24:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
53
Low
Glycemic Load
38
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories810.1 kcal (41%)
Total Fat29.4 g (42%)
Carbs71.5 g (27%)
Sugars8.5 g (9%)
Protein61 g (122%)
Sodium1605.8 mg (80%)
Fiber9.5 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1.5 lbsboneless skinless chicken breast
diced into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbspolive oil
divided
1 x 1 ozfajita seasoning mix
packet
1 Tbspbutter
1yellow onion
medium, diced
1red bell pepper
diced
1green bell pepper
diced
3cloves garlic
minced
15 ozcan fire-roasted diced tomatoes
15 ozblack beans
drained and rinsed
1 tspchili powder
½ tspground cumin
½ tsppaprika
¼ tspground coriander
2 ¼ cupschicken broth
reduced sodium
1 cuplong grain white rice
dry
1 ½ cupsshredded mexican blend cheese
¼ cupfresh cilantro
minced
2 Tbsplime juice
fresh if possible
8 ozcan corn
drained
Instructions
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Notes
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