Chicken with Chile-Cheese Rice

This homey meal is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even easier to make, buy pre-cut chicken tenders. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Notes: This dish gets a little heat from jalapeño chiles, but it's nicely tamed by the mild cheese. If you'd prefer something less spicy, simply omit one of the peppers.

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-in.-wide strips

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 can (7 oz.) whole green chiles, drained and chopped

1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan (with sides at least 2 in. high) over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños to pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute more, then pour in broth and bring to a boil. Boil rice 5 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pan, and cook 15 minutes.

Step 3

Return chicken to pan and cook until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove pan from heat and stir in chiles, cheese, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Step 5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 563Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 1239mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Protein 52g104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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