Description
A cozy, forgiving one-pot meal featuring bite-sized chicken breast, long-grain rice, tomatoes, and black beans—a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup uncooked extra-long grain rice
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 to 2 1/4 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the chicken, draining tomatoes, and rinsing beans.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Brown the chicken pieces for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder; toast for 30–45 seconds.
- Mix in rice, tomatoes, and beans; combine well.
- Add enough water or broth to cover everything by 1/4–1/2 inch.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 18–22 minutes.
- Check doneness and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Stir in optional garnishes like fresh cilantro and lime wedges to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, burrito bowl, one pot meal, easy dinner, comfort food