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Friday was Bob's birthday and I fixed a very simple dish that I knew he would enjoy, Southwestern Chicken And Rice. I also fixed bread pudding, his favorite dessert, which failed miserably. Maybe it was my forgetting to include the milk in the custard?  Hmmm, yes that was probably it.  He swore the pudding was fine, but I know he was being a good sport about the whole thing.  He also said he enjoyed the chicken and rice, but I believe he spoke the truth about that.  This recipe is a one pot meal, very simple and enjoyable.  The rice, loaded with corn, black beans, and cheese, has a creamy taste somewhat like risotto.  The whole dish is prepared in one pot in only a few steps, which is a great relief on days when you can't find much time to spare for cooking much of anything.