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Pepper Chicken and Rice

Name: Pepper Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice; 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules; 3/4 teaspoon salt-free herb and spice seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Besides being colorful and tasty, this dish has a nice variety of textures, like tender chicken and crunchy water chestnuts.

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon salt-free herb and spice seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add rice; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add enough water to the tomato juices to measure 2-1/4 cups. Add tomato juice mixture to pan along with the soy sauce, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in green peppers and tomatoes.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts; heat through. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 429 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 2282mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.

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