Description

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Rice is a one-pot meal that blends tender chicken, fluffy rice, and enchilada flavors topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups Long-Grain White Rice, rinsed
1 teaspoon Ground Cumi
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
3 cups Chicken Broth
1 (15-ounce) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10-ounce) can Red Enchilada Sauce
2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup Frozen Cor
1 (15-ounce) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt, for serving (optional)
Sliced Fresh Jalapeños, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
Add the rinsed rice to the pot. Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent at the edges. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for one minute
Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), and red enchilada sauce. Stir everything thoroughly to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil
Reduce the heat to low, then add the shredded cooked chicken, frozen corn, and rinsed black beans and give it a final stir
Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let the rice simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender
Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese evenly over the top, replace the lid, and let the cheese melt for 5-7 minutes
Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro and the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, and serve hot with optional sour cream and jalapeños

Notes

Rinse your rice thoroughly to avoid a gummy texture.

Do not lift the lid while the rice is simmering to maintain steam.

Use leftover cooked chicken to save preparation time.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg