Quick Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Quick Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, cooked according to packet directions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 red pepper, finely chopped; 12 green pepper, finely chopped; 6 button mushrooms, quartered; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes; ¼ cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 2 -3 spring onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup rice, cooked according to packet directions
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 red pepper, finely chopped
12 green pepper, finely chopped
6 button mushrooms, quartered
1 cup frozen corn
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 -3 spring onions, chopped

1
Cook the rice according to the directions on the packet.
2
In a large, deep frying pan, saute the peppers for a couple minutes.
3
Add the mushrooms and saute a couple more.
4
Add in the corn, tomatoes, water, tomato paste and sugar.
5
Stir to mix and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until a thicker sauce develops.
6
Add the chicken and spices.
7
Let cook another couple minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
8
Serve over rice, topping with grated cheddar cheese and the spring onions, if desired.

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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: 1 cup rice, cooked according to packet directions, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 12 red pepper, finely chopped, 12 green pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick Mexican Chicken 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.

Quick Mexican Chicken

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