Mexican Zucchini And Chicken Over Rice Recipe

Name: Mexican Zucchini And Chicken Over Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup salsa, medium heat (or heat of choice); 1 cup brown rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 chicken thighs, boneless skinless (1 1/4 lbs); 2 tablespoons brown rice flour (or flour of choice); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 - 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to desired heat); 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 onion, small (chopped or minced); 1/2 green pepper, large (chopped or minced); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 lb zucchini, cut into 4ths then sliced for 1/4 round slices; 1 cup salsa, bottled; olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1/2 cup salsa, medium heat (or heat of choice)
1 cup brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 chicken thighs, boneless skinless (1 1/4 lbs)
2 tablespoons brown rice flour (or flour of choice)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 - 1 teaspoon chili powder (or to desired heat)
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 onion, small (chopped or minced)
1/2 green pepper, large (chopped or minced)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 lb zucchini, cut into 4ths then sliced for 1/4 round slices
1 cup salsa, bottled
olive oil, for frying

1
Bring first four ingredients to a boil in saucepan. Cover and simmer 45-50 minutes.
2
Cut chicken into bite size chunks, shake in plastic bag with the rice flour, cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning and salt.
3
I use Pam type spray or several teaspoons olive oil to saute onions and peppers, cook till onions translucent, add garlic. cook a minute or so. Add zucchini and cover, toss frequently to start the zucchini cooking. Let cool -- then add salsa. Mix together, cover and let simmer.
4
In another frypan, heat a few teaspoons olive oil or Pam type spray. Brown chicken cubes that you shook with seasoning and flour.
5
Add chicken chunks to the veggies, simmer until rice is done.
6
Serve over rice.

411

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1/2 cup salsa, medium heat (or heat of choice), 1 cup brown rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Zucchini And Chicken Over 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 Zucchini And Chicken Over Rice

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