Southwestern Chicken And Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken And Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into short strips (thin); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes; 1/3 c. salsa, picante sauce or 1/4 cup water; 1 c. Uncle Ben's brown rice (ready in 10 minutes); sliced avocado (optional); 1 (8 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into short strips (thin)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes
1/3 c. salsa, picante sauce or 1/4 cup water
1 c. Uncle Ben's brown rice (ready in 10 minutes)
sliced avocado (optional)
1 (8 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder and salt.
2
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
3
Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink.
4
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes.
5
Drain tomatoes; set aside.
6
Add water to reserved liquid to make 3/4 cup.
7
Add liquid and picante sauce to skillet.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Stir in rice; reduce heat.
10
Cover tightly and simmer 5 minutes.
11
Stir in beans and chopped tomatoes.
12
Remove from heat. Let stand covered about 5 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with sliced avocado.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into short strips (thin), 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken And Brown 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.

Southwestern Chicken And Brown Rice

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