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Tex Mex Chicken N Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Chicken and rice in a zippy sauce. A complete meal ready in no time. We love this with guacamole, sour cream and fresh tortillas! A bed of shredded lettuce adds to the complete meal.
Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 lime, juice of
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper and cumin and set aside.
2. In large skillet, saute onion, garlic and jalapeno in olive until tender.
3. Add broth, lime juice and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in rice.
5. Place chicken over rice mixture.
6. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn chicken and cook 5-10 minutes longer until chicken juices run clear.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese.
8. Cover and let stand until cheese melts (approx. 5 minutes).
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
By RecipeOfHealth.com