Tex Mex Chicken N Rice Recipe

Name: Tex Mex Chicken N Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1 lime, juice of; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 lime, juice of
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper and cumin and set aside.
2
In large skillet, saute onion, garlic and jalapeno in olive until tender.
3
Add broth, lime juice and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
4
Stir in rice.
5
Place chicken over rice mixture.
6
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn chicken and cook 5-10 minutes longer until chicken juices run clear.
7
Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
8
Cover and let stand until cheese melts (approx. 5 minutes).
9
Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

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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: 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tex Mex 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.

Tex Mex Chicken N Rice

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