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Cheesy Mexican Chicken And Rice

This amazing one pot cheesy Mexican Chicken And Rice recipe is made with authentic Mexican Mole sauce & topped with sesame seeds, for a quick 30-minute meal

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 483 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 oz DOÑA MARÍA® mole
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese more if you'd like
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve the DOÑA MARÍA® Mole Paste into the hot chicken stock. Mix them with a fork or spoon
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil
  3. When the oil is hot, add the cubed chicken and brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper
  4. Add the peppers and onions. Cook until softened. 2 minutes
  5. Add the uncooked rice, cumin, and coriander. Stir to let everything mix 
  6. Add the chicken stock mixed with the mole and the chopped cilantro. Stir. When mixture starts bubbling, cover with lid and reduce heat to low
  7. Cook until the rice is done and liquid has evaporated. About 12-15 minutes
  8. Remove from heat and add the corn. Mix and check for seasoning
  9. Sprinkle with the cheese, cover and let the cheese melt. You can also place the skillet for 2-3 minutes under a broiler 
  10. Finally, garnish with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and sesame seeds
  11. Enjoy

Nutrition Information

Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 919mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1.627IU (0%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483

% Daily Value*

Calories 483kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Potassium 919mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1.627IU 0%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.