Name: Southwest Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup White rice (rinsed ); 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 Onion (diced); 1 Green bell pepper (seeded and diced); 2 cloves Garlic (minced ); 3 cups Chicken broth; 1 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless; 2 cups Crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp Chili powder (dont use all for less spiciness); 2 tbsp Ground cumin; 2 tbsp Paprika; 4 oz Cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 oz Tortilla chips; 2 tbsp Scallions (sliced diagonally)

Southwest Chicken and Rice

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 559kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup White rice rinsed
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 Onion diced
1 Green bell pepper seeded and diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
3 cups Chicken broth
1 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
2 cups Crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp Chili powder dont use all for less spiciness
2 tbsp Ground cumin
2 tbsp Paprika
4 oz Cheddar cheese shredded
2 oz Tortilla chips
2 tbsp Scallions sliced diagonally

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Instructions

Cook the rice according to the directions on the package. Once done drain any excess water if necessary and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a pot on medium heat. Add in the onion, peppers, and garlic. Saute for 3 - 4 minutes. Then add in the broth, chicken, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper, cover partially with a lid and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pot, using 2 forks pull the chicken apart to shred. Then return the chicken to the pot.
Ladle into bowls with rice and cheddar cheese on top. Serve with tortilla chips. Garnish with scallions.

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