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MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.—Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil., Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, FatContent 11g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 94mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 782mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 36g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 package taco seasoning
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup uncooked uncle ben converted rice
1 cup salsa (Mild, medium or hot to your taste)
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the chicken cubes with taco seasoning.
  • In a heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it changes color.
  • Stir in rice and stir to mix.
  • Add salsa and water.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and allow to cook about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to stand about 5 minutes before serving.
  • If you like, you may sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2008.6, FatContent 40.8, SaturatedFatContent 7.2, CholesterolContent 526.6, SodiumContent 2154.6, CarbohydrateContent 166.6, FiberContent 8.3, SugarContent 8.5, ProteinContent 228.8

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