SANTA FE CHICKEN AND RICE

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Cheesy chicken breasts are even more scrumptious served on a bed of tender, Southwest-style rice. This effortless meal from Debra Cook of Pampa, Texas, is ready in half an hour.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender., Add broth, salsa and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Place chicken over rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, turning chicken halfway., Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 814mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Bethan marie Davies
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Basuli vai
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This is a great recipe! The chicken and rice were both cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kofi Awiena
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zizo Dominica
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole 06
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MegaSpoon707
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Afshan Noor
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ella Borcoskie
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This is a great recipe! The chicken and rice were both cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Chowdhury
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ulrich Usitaka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Khan Tareen
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My family loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Mathias Gimbishi
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yasmeen Mourad
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Gumshad Alee
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Josh Wells
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sksjkwh K3jekwhei
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Audwen Fourie
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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