Mexican Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. "Not only have I prepared it for everyday meals, but also for church dinners, potlucks and family get-togethers. There are never any leftovers," she reports.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2/3 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the water, tomato puree, chili powder, bouillon, salt and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, beans and rice; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 279 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.