zesty chicken and rice supper

Ingredients

• 2 - boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large bell peppers, coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 package (about 1 oz.) taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• - shredded cheddar cheese (optional)