Mexican Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 white onion, diced; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup green onion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
2 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 white onion, diced
1 cup long-grain white rice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken stock
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup green onion, chopped

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium- high heat.
2
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and 1 tablespoons chili powder.
3
Lay in the hot oil in a single layer.
4
Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for the same length of time.
5
Remove to a plate, leaving behind as much oil as possible.
6
When cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch cubes.
7
Add the onion and rice to the pot.
8
Cook, stirring, 2 minutes, until the rice is opaque.
9
Add the garlic and remaining chili powder.
10
Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
11
Add the broth and bring to a boil, stirring.
12
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover.
13
Cook for 10 minutes.
14
Add the chicken and beans and cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
15
Uncover and sprinkle on the green onions.
16
Test the rice to see if it is done.
17
If not, cook for another 5 minutes.
18
Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to finish steaming the rice.
19
Fluff the rice mixture with a fork.
20
Serve with salsa or hot sauce.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, 2 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken And 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.

Mexican Chicken And Rice

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