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Spanish Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Robert Trygg

"I'm always on the lookout for good, fast recipes. This one is easy to cook and serve. I've found that even children like eating chicken this way.--Mrs. Robert Trygg, Duluth, Minnesota"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 35 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with chicken.
  2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; spoon picante sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Jillash
This dish is sooooooo good, I highly recommend it! You might as well print it and put it in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by claudygirl
This was just okay. I wished I had pounded and marinated the chicken and if I ever make this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by Lindsay
Fantastic flavor! I used chicken broth instead of bullion and water because that is what I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Karina
Absolutely great! I made this dish for my family and they loved it. I also like to point out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Pam-in-NH
I made this without olives and with chicken broth rather than water and bouillon cubes. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Anne Marie Sweden
Great recipe - the chicken is tender and moist and the rice is bursting with flavor! Just a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by MINALEWIS
Simply FANTASTIC.. If I ever make a list of favorites on this site - this will definitely be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by Kristen
very very very good! very tasty. i cook a lot and i think this is one of the best dishes i've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Sarie
I used tomato sauce instead of diced tomatos, so perhaps that is where this went wrong. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by RALWATTAR