Chicken Rice Mexicana Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 14, 2006

I liked this recipe, however I made a few alterations that really helped. First, I grilled strips of chicken breasts instead of cubed chicken using my George Foreman (took 5 min!) and then when layering it, I added spoonfuls of salsa over the rice. I also used cheddar instead of jack, and it worked very well. I ate mine with sour cream and extra salsa. This has a fajita casserole taste to it, which isn't my hubby's favorite thing but he liked it, especially in the times I have made it since, where I chop the peppers and onion up smaller so they're less noticeable. Even my toddler daughter eats it!

—snugglepunkin

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 03, 2005

This recipe was just okay. There was way too much rice in it, which made it taste a little bland. After you cook the rice and the chicken mixture, it's basically finished. You don't need to bake it in layers with the cheese on top IF you are going to put it in tortillas as the recipe suggests-- it just adds cooking time and not much else. You can instead, mix some rice in with the chicken mixture (not as much as recipe suggests), put in tortillas, and put shredded cheese on top.

—KSUZY

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Feb 26, 2005

This was a great recipe!!!!! I did make some major changes. First I used spanish rice from a box. Then I put chilies, cuman and cilantro to the chicken mixture. My husband put sourcream on his. This was creamy and really good. I will make this again for sure.

—BANGER5

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Dec 11, 2003

I changed the recipe a little because I read the reviews that said it need something else. I used 1 1/2 lbs. of chicken and 4 cups of rice. Two cups of rice didn't seem to be enough. I still used the same amount of milk and cream of mushroom soup. The thing that made the big difference was that I added a package of taco seasoning to my chicken before I added the soup and milk. I made it a second time and added a can of diced green chilies. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top of the monterey jack. Try it this way and you will love it. A good recipe to play with and change around. Thanks.

—VALERILYNN

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Dec 27, 2004

This is FANTASTIC! The only thing we did differently was to use pepperjack cheese instead of just regular jack (we like spice) and used more cheese than it called for. This was absolutely to die for! One of my favorite finds, ever!

—Angie4b1g

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Jun 04, 2012

I was the original poster of this recipe YEARS ago (before they even registered users) and I see that there is an ingredient that was omitted. It is supposed to have a package of taco seasoning added with the soup and milk. I saw at least one reviewer who suggested that change. :) I love all the ideas and suggestions from others, too. It's just what is great about AllRecipes.

—Crankybug

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Oct 01, 2006

Great, quick dinner! I used a bagged, frozen pepper/onion blend, added some corn, and used Cream of Chicken instead of mushroom. Also threw in a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles. When it was served, I crumbled tortilla chips on top and added a dollup of sour cream. I think I'll try it in the crock pot next time and throw in the rice when I get home after work!

—Todzwif

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Oct 25, 2012

Tried it but used vegetables I had on hand, peas, carrots and corn. And didn't have white rice, had brown rice. Came out good. Added salsa for extra kick. Will make this again.

—EATIN2RUN

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Nutrition

Calories
650 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
75.3 g
24%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
17.5 g
27%

Fiber
4.4 g
17%

Protein
32.1 g
64%

Sodium
975 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Rice Mexicana

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 650
Calories from Fat: 157

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.5g 27 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 975mg 39 %
Potassium 435mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 75.3g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 17 %
Protein 32.1g 64 %
** Sugars 4.1g
Vitamin A 22 %
Vitamin C 85 %
Calcium 40 %
Iron 53 %
Thiamin 65 %
Niacin 100 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 21 %
Folate 94 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.