Mexican-Style Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2/3 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup salsa; 1-1/4 cups Kraft Shredded Marble Cheddar Cheese, divided; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1-1/4 cups Kraft Shredded Marble Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
2
Add chicken, yellow onions and garlic; cook 4 min.
3
or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
4
Add rice and cumin; cook and stir 1 min.
5
Add peppers, water and salsa; stir.
6
Bring to boil; cover.
7
Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Let stand 5 min.
10
Stir in half the cheese; top with remaining cheese, green onions and cilantro.

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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: 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style 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-Style Chicken and Rice

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