One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    504 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

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

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  • 2 tsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 2 garlic minced cloves
  • 1 1/3 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. salsa
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 c. long grain rice uncooked
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless halves
  • 1/2 c. Mexican cheese shredded
  • cilantro optional, chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. In a skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until tender and fragrant.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 (17%) 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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