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One Skillet Creamy Chipotle Mexican Rice with Black Beans

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creamy chipotle rice
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I can’t rave enough about this recipe. I could eat it all day long. So could my 18 month old. 

When I make a recipe that calls for rice I always make double the amount that I need. Leftover rice is perfect to use the next day in a second rice dish, such as fried rice or this new favourite of mine: One Skillet Creamy Chipotle Mexican Rice with Black Beans. Try saying that three times fast. 

  • Easy
  • Fast
  • Healthy
  • Tasty

What more could you ask for in a recipe? 

 

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One Skillet Creamy Chipotle Mexican Rice with Black Beans

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon or vegetarian
  • ½ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped (or more if you like spice!)
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans or 1 can drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 3 cups rice cooked
  • 1 ½ cups salsa
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk or fresh
  • ½ cup cream cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and red pepper. Saute until just starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic, bouillon paste, chipotle pepper, oregano, and cumin. Saute one minute.
  • Add the black beans, corn, and rice and cook while stirring until the rice is heated through.
  • Add the salsa, evaporated milk, and cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted and everything is nicely combined.

Notes

  • This is one of my favourite recipes to use up leftover rice!
  • The chipotle pepper can be omitted if you don't have any on hand; the recipe still turns out wonderfully!

Nutrition

Serving: 3
Calories:
Author: Jessica Penner

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  1. Cheryl says

    July 27, 2018 at 7:33 am

    Suggested replacement for chipotle pepper and adobo? I don’t have that in my cupboard and don’t feel like leaving it out since the name is in the recipe…

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    • Jessica Penner says

      July 27, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Do you have smoked paprika?

      Reply
  2. Jocelyn says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Yum!!! Made this last night; it was so quick and easy and everyone loved it! Even E who keeps telling me he doesn’t like black beans. He ate it all! Keep the recipes coming.

    Reply
    • Jessica Penner says

      January 23, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  3. Adi says

    January 15, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I tried this recipe today minus the pepper. It was absolutely scrumptious. Thanks so much for sharing. Do you have a good recipe for caesar salad dressing?
    Adi

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    • Jessica Penner says

      January 15, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! Admittedly, I’ve never been a big fan of Caesar salad. Okay, that’s an understatement. I really dislike Caesar salad! I never liked mayo… although recently I’ve been warming up to it. So maybe it’s something I could try my hand at now! I know Jeremy would sure appreciate it because he LOVES Caesar salad.

      Reply
  4. Jocelyn says

    January 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    This looks wonderful for a busy weeknight meal. Definitely trying it next week when I’m at work all week

    Reply
    • Jessica Penner says

      January 13, 2015 at 1:15 am

      Yes, it’s a perfect recipe for a busy day!

      Reply

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