This deliciously simple one-pot dish of chicken, rice, black beans, and corn is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation. The flavors meld together perfectly, and the dish can be served as is or with any number of delicious toppings. The best part is that it's a quick and easy meal to pull together on a busy weeknight, and it's budget-friendly too!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover the skillet and stir in the black beans and corn. Cover and simmer until the beans and corn are heated through and the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with the chopped cilantro and serve hot.
This easy and delicious dish of chicken, rice, black beans, and corn is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation. The flavors meld together perfectly, and the dish can be served as is or with any number of delicious toppings. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a budget-friendly, one-pot meal that is sure to please the whole family!
