04/25/2026
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Chicken & Rice
Peas and carrots add color and provide a healthy addition to this traditional dish.
Makes 6 servings. 1 cup per serving.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories 331, Carbohydrate 30 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Protein 39 g, Total Fat 0 g,
Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 300 mg
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded
and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 (14½-ounce) cans no salt added diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup frozen pea and carrot blend
1 teaspoon each ground cumin and chili powder
¾ cup brown rice
Preparation
1. In a nonstick skillet, sauté chicken strips over medium heat until cooked thoroughly, about 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, until rice has absorbed liquid.
3. Remove cover from rice mixture, remove from heat, and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange chicken over rice and serve.
