Description

This Mexican Chicken & Rice One Pot is a hearty, flavorful Tex-Mex inspired dish made with tender chicken, spiced rice, beans, peppers, and melted cheese—all cooked together in a single pan for an easy and satisfying family meal.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Sunflower oil

600 g (1.3 lb) Chicken breast, cut into cubes

3 Garlic cloves, crushed

1 Red pepper, diced

1 Yellow pepper, diced

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Mild chilli powder

2 tsp Paprika

200 g (1 cup) Rice, rinsed

500 g (2 cups) Passata

500 ml (2 cups) Chicken stock

400 g (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed

200 g (7 oz) Sweetcorn, drained

75 g (2.5 oz) Grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2–3 Spring onions, sliced (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the sunflower oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
Add the crushed garlic, red and yellow peppers, cumin, chilli powder, and paprika. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rice, passata, chicken stock, black beans, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Cover with a lid and cook for 15–20 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add more stock or water if needed.
Stir in the sweetcorn and cook for another 4–5 minutes until heated through.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top and place the pan under a grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Top with sliced spring onions and serve hot.

Notes

Use chicken thighs instead of breast for a juicier result.

For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and use vegetable stock with extra beans or tofu.

Add diced avocado, coriander, or lime juice for freshness before serving.

For extra spice, include cayenne pepper, jalapeños, or hot sauce.

This dish freezes well for up to 3 months—cool completely before freezing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg