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Southwestern Chicken Skillet (Ww Core)

Recipe #294560 | 25 min | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: South Carolina Girl

One sixth of this recipe is 8 Weight Watchers points and contains 28g whole grains. All of the ingredients are Core. This was adapted from a recipe on the back of a Minute Rice box.

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Ingredients

  • tablespoon oil
  • lb boneless skinless chicken breast half (4 small)
  • cups water
  • cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 10 ounces frozen corn (about 2 cups)
  • cups brown rice, uncooked (Minute Rice's brown rice)
  • 1/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through (170 degrees F).
    2. 2
      Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add water, salsa, and corn to skillet; mix well. Bring to boil.
    3. 3
      Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Top rice mixture with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and rice has absorbed liquid.

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    From: KateL

    On Apr 28, 2008

    4 Stars, surprisingly good with Minute Brown Rice, great for a weeknight dinner. The flavor of Pace Medium Chunky Salsa predominated. It is vital to use thinly sliced chicken breasts or scallopini, or the cooking times will be way off. Made for PAC Spring 2008.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (463g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    fat-free cheddar cheese

    Calories 577
    Calories from Fat 73 (12%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 8.2g 12%
    Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 65mg 21%
    Sodium 473mg 19%
    Potassium 837mg 23%
    Total Carbohydrate 90.3g 30%
    Dietary Fiber 6.0g 23%
    Sugars 2.8g
    Protein 36.7g 73%
    Vitamin A 215mcg 4%
    Vitamin B6 1.3mg 66%
    Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 7%
    Vitamin C 7mg 11%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 6%
    Calcium 56mg 5%
    Iron 2mg 15%

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