Tex Mex Chicken N Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	389.53 Kcal (1631 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.61g	27%
Cholesterol	161.49mg	54%
Sodium	1455.97mg	61%
Potassium	847.97mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.31g	2%
Sugars	2.38g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	6%
Protein	53.22g	106%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	185.2mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.37 Kcal (408 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.4g	27%
Cholesterol	40.37mg	54%
Sodium	363.95mg	61%
Potassium	211.97mg	18%
Total Carbs	1.58g	2%
Sugars	0.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	6%
Protein	13.3g	106%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	29%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	46.3mg	19%

* 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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savory
bitter
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