One-Skillet Southwestern Chicken and Rice

Name: One-Skillet Southwestern Chicken and Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 9 oz chicken breast; 1 tsp canola oil; 1/4 c. chopped red onion; 1/4 c. chopped tomato; 1/3 c. salsa; 1 c. corn kernels frozen or fresh; 1 c. cooked black beans; 1/2 c. uncooked brown rice; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 Tbsp. Texas red seasoning or chili seasoning; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper

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Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

9 oz chicken breast1 tsp canola oil1/4 c. chopped red onion1/4 c. chopped tomato1/3 c. salsa1 c. corn kernels, frozen or fresh1 c. cooked black beans1/2 c. uncooked brown rice1 Tbsp. chili powder1 Tbsp. Texas red seasoning or chili seasoning1 Tbsp. ground cumin1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Brown chicken in large skillet with canola oil. Remove from skillet and add chopped onion. When onion is mostly cooked add all other ingredients and 2-1/4 cup water. Stir to combine, reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cut up browned chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to simmering mixture. Cover and heat until rice is cooked, about 45 minutes. Makes 3 servings.

Also good topped with 1/4 cup reduced-fat Mexican-blend shredded cheese and/or a tablespoon of reduced-fat sour cream.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MY_AGREEMENT.

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 340.2
Total Fat: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 49.3 mg
Sodium: 603.5 mg
Total Carbs: 47.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
Protein: 29.5 g

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Member Reviews

CD3035359
Both my son and I loved this meal. We don't often eat brown rice so it was a bit harder than I was expecting, but very filling and super tasty! - 2/23/14
CD13838339
Excellent recipe and delish! A keeper. - 5/13/13
GLOW8211
I REALLY ENJOYED AND EASY TO MAKE! - 5/13/13
TUCKIA
Excellent recipe! Very good flavor. Made a double batch and had leftovers for lunch the next day. Served with baked tortilla chips on the side.
- 6/21/11
JENNY_LEWIS
Loved this! I have made it twice and am making it again! The 2nd time I added chorizo sausage and it was great. Thanks! - 6/21/10