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Spanish Chicken Recipe

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I'm always on the lookout for good, fast recipes. This one is easy to cook and serve. I've found that even children like eating chicken this way.—Mrs. Robert Trygg, Duluth, Minnesota

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Spanish Chicken Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 40 65

Ingredients

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
Uncover; spoon picante sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 431 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 969 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Spanish Chicken in Casserole Cookbook , p292

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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2012 by winnie98

FANTASTIC FLAVOR!! I'm passing this recipe on to my sisters and nephew. I used medium picante and it had just the right BITE....YUMMY

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by killersalsa

Just as easy to use a 16 ounce jar of KILLER SALSA!!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by SJo80

Good!! Next time I make it, I'll reduce the cinnamon slightly though.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by lindapatrick

I love this recipe, and the finished product looks exactly like the picture..! Easy on-hand ingredients and easy instructions make for a great "meal-in-one dish"..!