Tomato Garlic Salsa Chicken and Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 241.9
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.7 mg
  • Sodium: 889.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 11.7 g

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Introduction

Super fast dinner that you can make in either small or large batches and change the salsa to change the flavor! Super fast dinner that you can make in either small or large batches and change the salsa to change the flavor!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb package of skinless, boneless, chicken breast tenderloins
    1, 16 oz jar of your favorite, all natural salsa (look in the organics section...our favorite is the Joe's Market line found in VA)
    1, 14.5 oz can of new, whole potatoes
    about 3 cups uncooked white rice
    olive oil

Directions

1. boil 2 qts water fo he rice while you begin to cook the chicken
2. add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to a fry pan (deep sided is best) and heat on medium
3. gently cook the chicken breasts, turning frequently to keep from sticking until just cooked all the way through (about 10 minutes)
4. leaving chicken in the pan, dice into small chunks, then add the salsa and potatoes (cut into small chunks or slices...your preference)
5. cover and simmer on low while you add the rice and cook it.
6. Drain rice, toss all ingredients into a serving bowl (or straight into a storage container for quick leftover prep!) and stir to mix thoroughly.
7. Serves between 4 and 6 people. Makes great leftovers for easy lunch the next day!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DELLKR.