Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe

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“This is a super-tasty, Mexican-style dinner that everyone loves. I’ve served it at informal get-togethers, passing the toppings around for a fun presentation.” Trisha Kruse — Eagle, Idaho

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Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-3/4 cups salsa
  • 1 envelope (5.4 ounces) Mexican-style rice and pasta mix
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter. Stir in the salsa, rice mix, olives and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, avocado and tomato. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 617 calories, 32 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 133 mg cholesterol, 1,478 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Chicken and Rice in Simple & Delicious May 2010, p28

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Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by laurenfouts2

It was fairly easy to cut the fat by using fat free cheese, sour cream and low-fat margarine. As with many recipes, taste is not sacrificed by juggling the fat content. This was easy and a nice change of pace for us (just the two of us as the kids are grown!) - and was easy to put a second serving in the freezer for next time!


Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by houndsmom

So tired of people like bsat1 who have to complain about recipes being unhealthy. If you don't think its healthy enough for you, move on and shut up.


Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by bsat1

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!

Just look at the ingredients...the extremely high fat, cholesterol, sodium, etc. contents are terrible.

Where are the HEALTHY recipes?


Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by rs-canton

I definitely want to make this. Is the liquid in the salsa and the lime juice sufficient to cook the rice or was something left out?


Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by semuller

I'm making this for the second time tonight! I substituted plain rice for the Mexican rice and pasta mix to accomodate gluten free diets in our home. It was still very delicious!


Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by vbeck

I made this with 1 lb. of hamburger instead of chicken. Put it on shredded lettuce and topped it with salsa, tomatoes, sliced scallion, jalapenos, cheddar,and sour cream. It was great! I used tortilla chips to scoop it up. Hubby liked it, too.


Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by TKCloughfam

I really enjoyed this recipe. I used Knorr package of Mexican Rice which I assumed is what was called for. My husband had it with chips I had it with wraps. For the people who do not like a lot of salt using this package of rice made it a little salty. I didn't mind it at all though!!


Reviewed on May. 05, 2010 by lydstew

I know what you need to make for Cinco de Mayo!!! This one is a winner! It packs some great flavor and fresh avocados and tomatoes dress up any dish! Beautiful and delicious!


Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Hope001A

OMG was this easy, but better yet, it was soooo delicious!!!!!! I made this Saturday 4/24/10 & my husband who hates rice gave it 10 Stars!!!! Here are my slight changes: Made guacamole, didn't have lime juice, but I had lemon juice & shredded lettuce for this meal. P.S. I hate black olives, but now I'm a convert!!!!!! Thank You, Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a keeper!!!!

 
 
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