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One Pot Beans, Chicken and Rice

This is pretty much a burrito bowl made in a single pot. Even the rice gets cooked right in! So easy for those weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Jalapeño minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cups instant white rice
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add chicken to the stockpot and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in vegetable broth, beans and corn. Bring to a boil; stir in rice and cover. Remove from heat.
  3. Let stand 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, lime juice, lime zest and cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately.