SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE

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Cheesy chicken breasts are even more scrumptious served on a bed of tender, Southwest-style rice. This effortless meal from Debra Cook of Pampa, Texas, is ready in half an hour.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender., Add broth, salsa and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Place chicken over rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, turning chicken halfway., Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

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