One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

Name: One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 white onion, diced finely; 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; ***Optional toppings:***; sour cream; tomatoes, diced; avocado, sliced; cilantro, chopped

"Golden on the plate and golden on the tongue: that’s the best summation of One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice. The rice is tender-cooked in rich seasonings and spices, and the chicken is juicy with a gorgeous roasted crust. One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is cheesy, comforting, warm, and hearty, and can be made ready in less than half an hour. So you can enjoy your weeknight outside the kitchen with a sparkling, beautiful meal on the table. It’s the best of all worlds!..."

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

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1/2 white onion, diced finely

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1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces

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1 teaspoon kosher salt

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freshly ground pepper, to taste

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2 cloves of garlic, minced

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1 cup long-grain white rice

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1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce

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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

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1 cup water

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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

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***Optional toppings:***

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sour cream

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tomatoes, diced

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avocado, sliced

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cilantro, chopped

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