Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Mexican Rice Recipe

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Southwestern Grilled Chicken With Mexican Rice
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Directions:

  1. Divide chicken among 1/2 the number of indicated gallon freezer bags. Divide and pour bottled marinade over chicken. Marinate for an hour or two. Once marinated, remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill chicken about 15 minutes or until done (165 degrees).
  2. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with garlic salt and taco seasoning. Stir in onion flakes, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Separate with fork.
  3. Freezing Directions:.
  4. Prepare chicken and freeze in gallon freezer bags. Prepare rice as directed above; allow to completely cool. Place rice in gallon freezer bag. Seal and freeze both bags. To serve: Thaw chicken and rice. Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Grill chicken about 15 minutes or until done (165 degrees). Place rice in large microwavable bowl, sprinkle 2-3 Tbsp water over rice. Microwave 2-3 minutes. Fluff with fork and repeat. Let stand 2 minutes, then fluff again. Place rice on plate, top with grilled chicken. Heat cheese dip according to package directions, pour 2-3 Tbsp over chicken and top with tomatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 602.78 Kcal (2524 kJ)
Calories from fat 320.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.6g 55%
Cholesterol 150.86mg 50%
Sodium 1819.26mg 76%
Potassium 684.21mg 15%
Total Carbs 23.34g 8%
Sugars 4.99g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 47.77g 96%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 16%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 573.4mg 57%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.4 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.65g 55%
Cholesterol 40.89mg 50%
Sodium 493.16mg 76%
Potassium 185.47mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.33g 8%
Sugars 1.35g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 3%
Protein 12.95g 96%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 16%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 155.4mg 57%

* 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

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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