Tasty Cheesy Mexican Chicken Rice - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped small
• 1 cup long white rice
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 6 tsp taco seasoning, split into parts
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups canned chicken broth, lower in sodium
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 15 1/2 oz black beans from a can, rinse before using
• 2 cups corn (frozen or canned and drained)
• 14 1/2 oz tomatoes with green chilies, canned (like Rotel)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium lime
• 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated
• 3 tbsp olive oil