One-Skillet Southwestern Chicken and Rice

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 3
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

View full nutritional breakdown of One-Skillet Southwestern Chicken and Rice calories by ingredient

Introduction

This hearty, spicy dinner for 3 is nutritious and low in fat. This hearty, spicy dinner for 3 is nutritious and low in fat.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 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

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.