SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE SKILLET

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Help satisfy their appetites with this delicious Southwest Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe. This Southwest Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet is made with spicy jalapeño cream cheese for a little extra heat!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) TACO BELL® Fajita Seasoning Mix, divided
1 cup chopped onions
2 cups water
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Spicy Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread
3/4 cup milk
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 each avocado and tomato, chopped

Steps:

Toss chicken with half the seasoning mix; place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add onions; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. (Chicken will not be done.)
Mix water and remaining seasoning mix. Add to chicken in skillet along with the rice; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Add cream cheese spread, milk and beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are heated through, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 31 g