Chicken and Rice with Cilantro-Poblano Sauce Recipe

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Chicken and Rice with Cilantro-Poblano Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Combine 1/4 cup green onions, cilantro leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 cup broth, chile, and 1 garlic clove in a food processor; process until blended.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup onions, mushrooms, and remaining garlic clove to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add cilantro mixture, remaining 1 1/4 cups broth, rice, 1/2 cup water, and cumin to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add parsley to rice mixture; fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; cut each chicken piece crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup onions and tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes. Arrange 1 cup rice mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 breast half and 2 tablespoons tomato mixture. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.98 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.4g 21%
Cholesterol 24.36mg 8%
Sodium 406.11mg 17%
Potassium 317.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 40.74g 14%
Sugars 4.09g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 10.98g 22%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 11.4mg 63%
Calcium 46.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.63 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 21%
Cholesterol 14.63mg 8%
Sodium 243.97mg 17%
Potassium 190.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 24.48g 14%
Sugars 2.45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 10%
Protein 6.6g 22%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 10%
Iron 6.8mg 63%
Calcium 28.1mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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