southwestern chicken and rice

Name: Southwestern Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless; 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix; 1 can(s) corn, canned; 1 can(s) green chiles, hot or mild to taste; 1 can(s) black beans (optional); 1 cup(s) tomato salsa; 2 cup(s) water; 2 cup(s) rice, instant and uncooked, brown or white; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded

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Traci Fuller

Chaparral, NM

Updated on May 17, 2013

My husband is a self-proclaimed chicken hater (I think he just likes to SAY he's a chicken hater ;-) ) but he sure does love this chicken dish! Easy and fast to make, and sticks to the ribs!

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Served with fresh sour cream and Hatch Roasted Tomato Salsa

prep time 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 5

Ingredients

4 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 can corn, canned
1 can green chiles, hot or mild to taste
1 can black beans (optional)
1 cup tomato salsa
2 cups water
2 cups rice, instant and uncooked, brown or white
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make southwestern chicken and rice

Step 1

cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, combine water, taco seasoning, salsa, chiles, corn, and beans, then mix in the chicken. Bring to a slow boil, then cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Step 2

Turn off heat, but leave the skillet on the stove. Uncover and stir in the instant rice. Top with shredded cheese, then re-cover and let stand for 5 minutes (7 for brown rice) until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Serve with a fresh green salad, a side of Lime Jello, and condiments such as additional salsa and sour cream.
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