Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

Name: Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp table salt; 1 ½ tsp paprika; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp cumin; 2 TB olive oil; 1 onion; 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 2 cups long grain rice; 1 can diced tomatoes with juices; 4 cups hot chicken broth; 2 bell pepper (one green and one red); 1 ½ cups peeled; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
327 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Tex-Mex, Mexican-American Fusion

Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

Iris Warren

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This Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp is easy, flavorful, and comes together in an hour. Delicious for weeknights or weekends with family and friends.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp table salt
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp chicken bouillon powder or crushed cube
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp cumin
2 TB olive oil
1 onion chopped
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts cubed
2 cups long grain rice
1 can diced tomatoes with juices 14.5 oz
4 cups hot chicken broth 32 oz
2 bell pepper (one green and one red) seeded and diced
1 ½ cups peeled deveined large shrimp
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro garnish

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine first 9 ingredients to make seasoning mix. Use fork to whisk seasoning mix well and set aside.
Heat oil in large heavy pan or pot. Add onions and chicken, cooking just until chicken is partly cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
Add rice and stir well. Add entire small bowl of seasoning mix, stirring well.
Add tomatoes with juices and chicken stock. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, keeping lid tightly closed (no peeking.)
Add in diced peppers and shrimp, stirring into the rice mixture (if necessary, add a bit of water.) Cover and simmer another 5 minutes, or until shrimp just turns opaque. Liquid should be pretty much absorbed by rice.
Serve warm, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 1284mg (54%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 924IU (18%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	327kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	61mg	20%
Sodium	1284mg	54%
Potassium	549mg	12%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	924IU	18%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	67mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%