Contributed By: cameron
cameron
Chicken and rice dish with southwest flavor. Ready in 45 minutes
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Oil
1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed (about 4 breasts)
1 Small onion, chopped
1 Small green pepper, chopped
1 10 ounce Package frozen corn, thawed
1 cup Chicken broth
1 cup Your favorite mild salsa
1 1/2 cups Instant rice (minute rice preferred)
1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
Heat oil in a large skillet (4 quart) or wok. Add chicken, onion and green pepper; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through. Add corn, broth, and salsa; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Sprinkle with cheese and cover. Let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts
Cook's Notes
I will omit the green pepper and it tastes fine. I will also use a 15 ounce can of corn if frozen is not on hand.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 415
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Total Fat: 7 g
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Saturated Fat: 4 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 51 g
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Protein: 37 g
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Vitamin A: 92 RE
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Vitamin C: 38 mg
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Calcium: 143 mg
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Sodium: 485 mg
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Iron: 3 mg
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Fiber: 4 g