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Cheesy Chicken Beans & Rice

Cheesy Chicken Beans & Rice

A flavorful and protein packed #onepotdinner loaded with pinto beans, green chilies, cheese, chicken and rice, perfect for a weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast diced
  • ½ Large White Onion fine diced
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning see recipe below
  • 2 cans Pinto Beans drained
  • 1 10oz can Green Chilies
  • 1 quart Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups water (less if necessary)
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add half of oil. Can chicken chunks and saute until no more pink is visible. Add onions and garlic and sauté 3 minutes.
  • Move chicken, onions and garlic to one side of pan. Add remaining oil to pan along with rice. Toast until golden brown.
  • Add seasoning, pinto beans, green chilies and chicken broth to pan. Stir together chicken and rice. Add just enough water for everything to be completely covered (may be less than 2 cups or but shouldn't' be more). Stir to combine and let come just to a bubble.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cover with lid. Let cook for 20 minutes. Remove lid and add heavy cream and cheddar cheese, stirring to combine. Replace lid and cook another 5 to 10 minutes. Stir to fully incorporate melted cheese.
  • Serve in a shallow bowl and a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.

Notes

Taco Seasoning
Taco Seasoning
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