CAJUN CHICKEN AND RICE

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Mixed nuts add a savory richness to this spicy stovetop chicken dish that's served over Spanish rice.

Provided by EMSGECKO

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (6.8 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons margarine
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup mixed nuts

Steps:

Prepare Spanish rice mix according to package directions. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, combine the flour, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour to coat.
Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Stir the nuts into the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Serve chicken on top of prepared Spanish rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 392.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g