Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 - 1.5 lbs lean ground chicken
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus an extra drizzle for cooking the rice
  • 1½ cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) jar salsa
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 green onion, chopped, to garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, to taste

Instruction

  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the ground chicken and break it up a bit with a wooden spoon. Add the diced onion and cook until the chicken has browned and the onion is translucent.
  • Move the chicken and onion over to one side of the pan and drizzle just a bit more oil on the empty side. Add in the uncooked rice and toss it around briefly to toast it.
  • Stir in the spices, chicken broth, salsa, corn, and black beans. Bring the liquids to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed.
  • Taste the rice and adjust seasoning to your liking. Sprinkle the tomato, cheese, and avocado over the rice and then cover once more until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Then sprinkle with green onion and cilantro and serve!
  • Serving size: 1 cup.