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Puree the tomatoes, garlic, salt, and about 1/2 cup of water together.
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Add the oil to a deep pot and fry the rice on high until it turns slightly golden.
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Once rice is golden, add the tomato puree.
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Crumble the chicken bullion cube in this mixture.
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Once it begins to boil, give it a good stir, turn the heat to low, and cover to simmer.
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Let the rice simmer about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
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Test consistency of rice, if too crunchy add one more cup of water and let simmer again.
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While rice is simmering, wash and dice potatoes
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If you need to, boil the chicken.
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(I always have shredded chicken, I use it in everything).
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Boil with 2 cloves garlic and half an onion for great flavor!
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Shred by pulling apart with a fork while still hot.
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Add chicken to potatoes and place in a deep baking dish.
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Add 1/3 cup of veggie oil, and stir this together.
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Bake for about 50 minutes, stirring two or three times.
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While this is baking, cut your green onion and fry and crumble your bacon.
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(Jalapenos are there because I like them.
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They're optional)
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Once the potatoes and chicken are done cooking, stir in the rice and top with shredded cheese and bacon.
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Cook an additional five minutes.
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Add other toppings as desired (green onion, sour cream, etc) and enjoy!