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One Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Recipe #301943 | 45 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 4 -5 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: saucysteph

This is delicious! A bit on the spicy side, but very tolerable. This is a VERY easy dish to make, and only dirties one skillet...hardly any clean up! I

Posted on: May 2, 2008

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter
  • lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 2 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups white rice
  • cup mild enchilada sauce
  • cups chicken stock
  • tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes (more if you like hotter foods)
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • sour cream (optional)
  • chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
    2. 2
      Add onions, garlic and chicken. Stir occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken cooked almost all the way through.
    3. 3
      Add rice and toast for 3-4 minutes.
    4. 4
      Add chicken stock, enchilada sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt.
    5. 5
      Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight fitting lid.
    6. 6
      Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat.
    7. 7
      Spread cheese over the top, replace cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
    8. 8
      Top with sour cream and chopped cilantro when serving.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (491g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 715
    Calories from Fat 247 (34%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 27.5g 42%
    Saturated Fat 15.5g 77%
    Monounsaturated Fat 7.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 136mg 45%
    Sodium 1023mg 42%
    Potassium 734mg 20%
    Total Carbohydrate 68.1g 22%
    Dietary Fiber 3.0g 11%
    Sugars 3.1g
    Protein 46.0g 91%
    Vitamin A 1030mcg 20%
    Vitamin B6 0.9mg 46%
    Vitamin B12 0.8mcg 13%
    Vitamin C 7mg 12%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 366mg 36%
    Iron 4mg 23%

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