One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
504 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
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Quick, Easy One Pot Dinner with a Southwestern Flair! Cheesy Chicken In a Bed of Southwestern Rice Makes the Perfect Quick Meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp. butter
- 1/2 c. chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/3 c. chicken broth
- 1 c. salsa
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 c. uncooked long grain rice
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro optional
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Instructions
- In a skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until tender and fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, salsa and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and return to a boil. Place chicken over rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165 degrees, turning chicken halfway through cooking.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
504kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1065mg
(44%)
Potassium
787mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
575IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1065mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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