Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans Recipe

Comfort food at its finest! This Cheesy Spanish Rice with Chicken and Black Beans recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. We use a clever trick – pulsing boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a food processor for a quick and easy ground chicken alternative. Get ready for a flavour explosion in just 60 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 770 kcal

Protein 92g

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Ingredients for Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans

Vegetable Oil
Ground Chicken
1 onion (chopped)
Jalapeno Peppers
Garlic Clove
Converted Rice
Diced Tomatoes With Juice
Tomato Paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
Chilies
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt
Black Pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
Corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans

Cook 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice according to package directions. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts to a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Be careful not to over-process!
Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cooked rice, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy! Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

48g

Carbs

31g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans?

Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans?

Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans has approximately 770 calories per serving, with about 92 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Spanish Rice With Chicken And Black Beans are Vegetable Oil, Ground Chicken, Onion, Jalapeno Peppers, Garlic Clove, Converted Rice. See the full list with measurements above.