Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice. Skillet Mexican chicken with green chilies, tomatoes, Mexican spices, rice, and cheese. An easy 30-minute dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 2 lbs. chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- sprinkle of salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- (1) 15-ounce can Diced or Fire-Roasted Tomatoes (with juices)
- 4 ounce can green chilies
- 2 to 3 cups Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Mexican Cheese B lend
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- pickled jalapenos
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, for about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once the chicken is no longer pink, remove from pan and place the chicken plus the juices on a plate. Cover.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the rice, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes (with their juices), and green chilies. Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to LOW to allow the rice to cook low and slow. Cover with a lid and cook for at least 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and softened. The rice should have absorbed a lot of the liquid.
- Stir in Mexican cheese and fresh cilantro. Top with pickled jalapenos and more cheese, if so desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
683mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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