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Fiesta Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice (brown or white)
- 2 cups water
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pack taco seasoning
- 3 bell pepper sliced (red, green and yellow)
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 15 oz can corn drained
- 1 15 oz can canned tomatoes diced, drained
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained
- 3 tbsp cilantro chopped for the rice, and extra for garnish
Instructions
- First cook the rice. Place 1 cup rice, with lime juice, 1 tsp of salt, 2 cups of water, and cilantro in a pot. Cook covered at medium low until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat some oil a large pan. Season chicken with half of the taco seasoning.
- Add to hot pan and cook until golden brown, and cooked all the way through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove from pan, add a little more oil and add the peppers and onions. Cook until softened, and season with the rest of the taco seasoning. Add corn and keep cooking until everything is browned.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, along with the beans, tomatoes, rice. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed! Stir in cilantro and serve with additional cilantro on top, if desired!
Nutrition
Please note:
Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.
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Whether you are a novice in the kitchen, or a seasoned chef, Dietitian Klara will work with you to help you reach your nutrition goals. Co-author of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating, Cooking with Diabetes and Cooking with Food Sensitivities Guide.
