Mexican Chicken N Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken N Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken (whole or several pieces); 1 c. rice (whole grain); 1/2 c. green onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 1/2 c. water; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/3 c. picante sauce; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 medium tomatoes

Servings: persons

chicken (whole or several pieces)
1 c. rice (whole grain)
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/3 c. picante sauce
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 medium tomatoes

1
Simmer chicken, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2
Remove chicken.
3
Reserve 2 cups stock.
4
Debone chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
5
Cook rice in oil on low heat.
6
Stir until golden brown.
7
Stir in reserved stock, chicken, picante sauce, cumin, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.
8
Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.
9
Stir in tomatoes and green onions.
10
Continue to cook on low until most of liquid is absorbed. Serves 6.

306

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chicken (whole or several pieces), 1 c. rice (whole grain), 1/2 c. green onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken N 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 N Rice

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