TEX MEX CHICKEN N RICE

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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.

Provided by sassafrasnanc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 1025.8, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 38.3

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