Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Serves: 6 , about 550 calories per serving

Materials:

  • 2 pounds chicken breast, cut in half to be skinny
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 2 JalapeƱos, diced
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained (look for ones WITH salt, not unsalted! White and gold kroger brand works well)
  • 2 cans Rotel fire roasted diced tomatoes with habanero (10 oz cans)
  • 1 cup mexican cheese

Procedure:

  • Make the spice mixture and rub onto the chicken
  • Cook chicken in oil until cooked through, set aside
  • Take the veggies and put them into the same pan that you put the chicken into, add more oil if necessary. Cook until soft (about two minutes)
  • Add the rice, chicken stock, and tomatoes – bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes (until rice is cooked).
  • Add in the corn (drained), the chicken, and the cheese
  • Stir the mixture together and serve.
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