PEACH SALSA CHICKEN

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Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour! -Kristi Silk, Ferndale, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large peach, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup salsa
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Mix first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1/4 cup peach mixture to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Add remaining peach mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 7-9 minutes. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.