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One Pot Southwest Chicken & Rice

One Pot Southwest Chicken & Rice

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins Total: 50 mins

A bold and comforting one-pot dish made with spiced chicken, rice, beans, and peppers simmered together for maximum flavour with minimal washing up. Perfect for an easy, satisfying weeknight meal.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 600g chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 200g long-grain rice
  • 400g chopped tomatoes
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 200g tinned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 200g tinned sweetcorn, drained
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Finish

  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream or yogurt (optional)

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Brown the Chicken

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large deep pan or casserole over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the chicken and cook until lightly golden.

  3. Step 4

    Remove and set aside.

Build the Base

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    In the same pan, add the onion and cook until softened.

  2. Step 6

    Stir in the garlic and red pepper and cook for 1–2 minutes.

Add the Spices & Rice

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    Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, and chilli powder.

  2. Step 8

    Add the rice and stir well to coat in the spices.

Simmer

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    Return the chicken to the pan.

  2. Step 10

    Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock.

  3. Step 11

    Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 12

    Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender.

Finish

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    Stir through the black beans and sweetcorn.

  2. Step 14

    Cook for a further 5 minutes until heated through.

Serve

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    Finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

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    Serve with sour cream or yogurt if desired.

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