Chicken With Chile-Cheese Rice Recipe

Name: Chicken With Chile-Cheese Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-wide strips; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 can (7 oz.) whole green chiles, drained and chopped; 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-wide strips
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (7 oz.) whole green chiles, drained and chopped
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

1
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan (with sides at least 2 in. high) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
2
Add onion, garlic, and jalapenos to pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute more, then pour in broth and bring to a boil. Boil rice 5 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pan, and cook 15 minutes.
3
Return chicken to pan and cook until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove pan from heat and stir in chiles, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-wide strips, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Chile-Cheese Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Chile-Cheese Rice

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