SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPES

Name: Southwest Chicken Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Optional: Pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, avocado, shredded lettuce and/or lime wedges

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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My family loves to takeout order those gigantic Tex-Mex burritos, but they can be expensive and we always have leftovers. I created a lighter, no-guilt, no-tortilla alternative with the flavors they love. —Marquisha Turner, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
Optional: Pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, avocado, shredded lettuce and/or lime wedges

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tablespoon oil, and the salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, sprinkle taco seasoning over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a microwave, heat beans until warmed. To serve, gently stir cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into rice; divide among 4 bowls. Cut chicken into slices. Place chicken and beans over rice; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, FatContent 7g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 63mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 678mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 52g carbohydrate (1g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 30g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN RICE SOUP RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, FatContent 9g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 71mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 699mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 3 lean meat

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